In the quaint town of Hopedale, located in southern Worcester County, the community embarked on a significant project to shape its future by updating its Master Plan. To guide this effort, the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) enlisted the expertise of Barrett Planning Group, which collaborated closely with town officials and the Hopedale Master Plan Committee.
At the heart of this plan was the historic Draper Mill site, once a bustling industrial complex and now a key focus as it underwent demolition during the planning process. The conversation surrounding the mill’s transformation fueled much of the community’s vision for Hopedale’s future. After months of planning and collaboration, the Master Plan was successfully adopted by the Hopedale Planning Board, marking a pivotal moment for the town’s development.