Resident, Winchendon

Sheri Bean lives in Westminster, where she and her family operate a small hobby farm. She works as a Senior Planner for the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission. Her passion for supporting local agriculture and strengthening connections between consumers and local farms led her to join the board of Growing Places, where she serves as Treasurer.

Executive Director, Winchendon CAC

Branch Manager, Rollstone Bank and Trust

Clinton Resident

Basic Needs Specialist, Student Services -Mount Wachusett Community College

Resident, Ashby

Brandon L. Robbins, MPA, is a lifelong Leominster resident, community advocate, and nonprofit leader.

John Gove is a journalist and 7th generation farmer in Leominster, MA. After leaving Central Mass for a few years, he returned to the family fruit and vegetable farm, excited to work towards improving the local and regional food system. John’s interest in lessening the pressures of food waste and adapting to changing climate pressures brought him to work with Growing Places as a farmer and a board member, and inspires his writing.

Financial Advisor, Edward Jones