Leaders for Regional Prosperity

Dear Valued Community Members,

On behalf of the 495/MetroWest Corridor Partnership Officers, I want to announce that Jason Palitsch has been selected as the new Executive Director. 

On Friday, December 27, Jason Palitsch signed a letter of employment agreement to be the Executive Director with a start date of January 21, 2020. Jason's most recent role was with Veteran's Inc. as Government Affairs Manager. Jason is a Shrewsbury resident and is on the Shrewsbury School Committee.

Jason brings not only his terrific experience which is varied, but also, enthusiasm, innovation and excitement for being named the new Executive Director of this outstanding organization.

It is hard to believe we set out on this task many months ago, however, we feel Jason is the right choice to lead the Partnership in the new decade.

We appreciate the knowledge and support of the search committee on this very important endeavor.

Thank you again for your support of the Partnership and of the region.

Happy, Healthy New Year and we look forward to seeing you when we introduce Jason as the new Executive Director in person.

All the best,

Kristen D. Las, AICP
Public Sector Co-Chair

The 495/MetroWest Partnership, through a unique public-private collaboration with businesses, municipalities, and other stakeholders, is the regional leader for creating an environment that prepares for and cultivates sustainable growth. We accomplish this by coordinating, educating, and advocating for solutions to regional constraints and limited natural resources. 

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Strength in Numbers 2019 Edition

The 495 MetroWest Partnership is pleased to announce the latest edition of our demographic report for the region's 35 communities. Over the course of a year, the region has experienced significant growth in a number of notable areas, demonstrating the region's continued transformation into one of Massachusetts' most promising areas for employers, jobs, and quality of life. Highlights include:

-Over $24.5 Billion in annual payroll;

- A highly educated workforce, with 58.3% of the population holding a bachelor's degree or higher;

- Lowest unemployment rate since 2000; and

-  A 70% commercial real estate pricing advantage when compared to Boston and Cambridge markets.

These highlights are only a small sampling of the region's achievements during the past year. To view the full report, click here.

If communities or employers in the 495/MetroWest region are interested in specific town data, please visit the 495MW Community Reports 2018 page under Resources.

The report was released in April at the Partnership's annual State House Day event (see this MetroWest Daily News article).