Join us for BRPC’s Annual Meeting & Reception, with keynote remarks from Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) Secretary Ed Augustus, and presentation of the 2024 Kusik Award to Representative Smitty Pignatelli for his long-standing support and tireless advocacy for the success of communities and the well-being of residents in southern Berkshire County.

Balderdash Cellars, 81 State Rd., Richmond

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Guest speaker Secretary Ed Augustus was appointed by Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey in June 2023 to lead the newly created Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. An experienced, results-driven executive, Augustus has spent more than 35 years in public service, building effective teams and bringing people together to have a positive impact on communities. As the secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, Augustus leads the state’s mission to create more homes and lower housing costs for Massachusetts residents. The executive office also distributes funding for community development initiatives, oversees the state’s public housing, and operates homelessness prevention and housing stabilization programs.

Before joining the Healey-Driscoll Administration, Augustus served as city manager of Worcester, where he led the state’s second-largest city through a revitalization that became known as the Worcester Renaissance. Under his administration, the gateway city saw a wave of new development, infrastructure improvements and new housing that attracted statewide attention and restored pride to residents.

As city manager, Augustus also spearheaded the $240 million landmark redevelopment of Worcester’s Canal District and Kelley Square, including leading negotiations to relocate the Boston Red Sox AAA affiliate (now the WooSox) to the city and construction of the multi-use Polar Park stadium.

Before joining the city of Worcester, Augustus served as director of Government & Community Relations for the College of Holy Cross, state senator for the 2nd Worcester District, chief of staff for Congressman Jim McGovern, and chief of staff to the assistant secretary for Intergovernmental and Interagency Affairs at the U.S. Department of Education under President Clinton’s administration.

The Annual Meeting will be preceded by a Commission meeting at 4:00 p.m.