Project Team

The Master Planning Process was managed by Town Staff and the Master Plan Steering Committee, with support from a team of consultants. The Town entered into a consulting contract to Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) as the prime contractor.

The Master Plan Steering Committee did provide guidance and oversight to the process, reviewed the work performed by the contractors, and acted as liaison to the wider Sturbridge community.

Town Staff

Jean Bubon, AICP - Town Planner

Consultants

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) was the contractor responsible for delivering the Master Plan document. They provided specific expertise in the areas of: 

  • Project Management and Administration
  • Community Vision and Goals and Policies Statements
  • Land Use
  • Housing
  • Natural, Cultural and Historic Resources
  • Open Space and Recreation
  • Public Services and Facilities
  • Transportation
  • Energy and Sustainability
  • Implementation Plan

RKG Associates, Inc. (RKG) was a subcontractor to VHB and provided specific expertise on:

  • Economic Development
  • Implementation and Funding

Master Plan Steering Committee

The members of the Master Plan Steering Committee were:

  • Patrick Babcock 
  • Charlie Blanchard 
  • Alan Curboy 
  • Steven Dalberth 
  • Penny Dumas 
  • Sandra Gibson-Quigley 
  • Heather Hart 
  • Heather Hendrick 
  • Matt Rousseau 
  • Chris Rovezzi 
  • Bruce Smith 
  • Maryann Thorpe 
  • Arnold Wilson