Help Create the Roadmap for East Street Corridor

The Town of Dedham’s Planning Board is seeking applications for interested Dedham residents, students, business owners, and/or property owners to serve on the East Street Corridor Plan Advisory Committee. The Committee will collaborate with a consultant team, the Planning Board and the Planning & Zoning Division to develop a roadmap for the future growth of the southernmost portion of East Street, from the Endicott rotary to Route 128/I-95 at the Westwood line. The committee will help the Town determine the attributes worth preserving or changing along the corridor.

Advisory Committee Positions

The East Street Corridor Plan Advisory Committee will be comprised of nine members:

• One member of the Select Board;
• One member of the Planning Board;
• One member of the Zoning Board of Appeals; and
• Six (6) Dedham residents, students, business owners, and/or property owners, appointed by the Planning Board.

Committee Responsibilities & Expectations

The Advisory Committee’s duration is anticipated to last from late 2026 through Summer 2027. The committee will dissolve once a final report, including findings and recommendations, is provided to the Planning Board for their review and consideration.

Those selected to serve on the Committee are expected to:

• Attend an estimated five (5) committee meetings during weekday evenings
• Provide input and guidance throughout the process
• Facilitate and encourage public participation in the planning process

How to Apply

Any person who desires to be considered for appointment to this committee must respond by Friday, October 16, 2026 at 1 PM. Interested persons shall send a letter and/or resume to Planning and Zoning Office Manager Ariel Jacobs via email: ajacobs@dedhamma.gov. The letter should include reasons for interest in and qualifications for the position. Applicants must be available for interviews at the Planning Board meeting of October 28, 2026 at 6 PM.