Open Space & Recreation Plan Update Committee

Email Address:  osrp@northbridgemass.org

The Town of Northbridge is updating its Open Space & Recreation Plan (OSRP).  The OSRP shall help guide decision-making regarding land use, land acquisition, management of open spaces, conservation areas, recreational facilities, and natural resources.

An OSRP Update Committee has been established to prepare/update the town's Open Space & Recreation Plan.  The Committee has hosted several meetings & continues to seek public comment as part of this important initiative.  Recently the Committee issued a Survey Questionnaire seeking input from the public (survey closed 04/15) on town amenities & needs. 

On May 11 2022, the Committee hosted its third public forum, providing an overview on the components of the Open Space & Recreation Plan and reviewing with attendees the results of the recently completed Public Survey.  The Committee also sought additional input on Open Space Lands (town-owned); Habitat & Resource Protection; and an Inventory Assessment of existing Recreational Facilities (ballfields, playgrounds & hiking trails) within Northbridge.

The Committee intends on issuing its first draft of the OSRP June/July 2022, with the intensions of submitting draft Open Space & Recreation Plan to the state for approval in September.  Public comment continues to be encouraged and welcomed throughout this process. 

Questions?  Please email the Open Space & Recreation Plan Update Committee at: osrp@northbridgemass.org

Thank you!

Board Members

Name Title
Gary Bechtholdt, Town Planner Ex-Officio
Barbara McNamee, Chair Cons. Comm. Rep.
Chloe Mawn Cons. Comm. Rep.
Bruce Frieswick Disability Comm. Rep.
Glenn King Member at Large
Joel Vander Werken Member at Large
Michael Tonry Member at Large
David Troen-Krasnow Member at Large
David Pickart Ex-Officio
Pascale Zayas Play & Rec. Rep.
Thomas Begin Selectmen's Rep.
Christine Johnson Member at Large
Rebecca Rushford Plan. Bd. Rep.