Energy & Sustainable Development Committee

The 495/MetroWest Partnership's Energy and Sustainable Development Committee focuses on issues related to land use, energy, brownfields remediation, low-impact development, broadband connectivity, placemaking, and environmental stewardship.

Municipal Government Response to COVID-19 in 495/MetroWest: On February 9th, the Energy and Sustainable Development Committee of the 495/MetroWest Partnership hosted a special forum as part of its series on the impact of COVID-19 on our region, "Municipal Government Response to COVID-19 in 495/MetroWest." This panel discussion focused on how municipal governments across our region have responded to the pandemic. You can view a recording of the discussion online at this link. Our panel included:

• Sgt. Ed Burman, Ashland Police Department
• Bill Keegan, Foxborough Town Manager
• Kristen Las, Shrewsbury Assistant Town Manager
• John Mangiaratti, Acton Town Manager
• Louise Miller, Wayland Town Administrator

Check out coverage of the event in The MetroWest Daily News.

Business Response to COVID-19 in 495/MetroWest: On December 9th, the Energy and Sustainable Development Committee of the 495/MetroWest Partnership hosted a special forum as part of its series on the impact of COVID-19 on economic development, "Business Response to COVID-19 in 495/MetroWest." This discussion focused on how different economic sectors in our region have responded to the pandemic. You can view a recording of the discussion online at this link. Our panel included:

• Lisa Churchill, Owner, Blush Bouquets of Ashland
• Brian Earley, Vice President & General Manager, The Kraft Group/ Patriot Place
• George Coutros, Sanofi US, Director of State Government Relations
• Katie Quinn, Owner, Mullahy’s Cheese Shop of Hudson
• Austin O’Connor, Owner, The Briar Group
• Ed Cuthbertson, General Manager, Bass Pro Shops of Foxborough