ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

  • HARRY BROUSAIDES

    Harry Brousaides has been working in the financial services industry for over 30 years, helping individuals, families and business owners. Harry has been a resident of Walpole for 24 years, is a current RTM member and has a seat on the Walpole Economic Development Committee. Harry is a member of two business networking groups located in Walpole and is a Master Mason at the Azure Lodge of A.F. & A.M.

  • LOUSE CENCE

    Louise Cence is a long time resident of Walpole, having moved from Brighton with her husband 45 years ago in search of a more country setting. They raised their two children in Walpole, and now have six grandchildren who are the light of their lives. They intend to retire here in what they now call their “home town!”

    Louise has been a realtor for more than 25 years and is able to share with her clients her knowledge and experiences from being a member of Destination Downtown.

    She looks forward to the changes that are taking place knowing that they will improve the look of the center and make it a more desirable downtown location that we are proud to call our home. Welcome home!

  • ERIC HURWITZ

    Eric Hurwitz is the editor and publisher of the New England travel site, VisitingNewEngland.com. He is also the author of "Massachusetts Town Greens," a book detailing the history of 70-plus essential town greens in Massachusetts. Hurwitz holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communications from Suffolk University in Boston, Mass. He spent 20-plus years as a reporter, assistant editor, editor and public affairs specialist/officer in the public and private sectors before starting his work of love, VisitingNewEngland.com. He is a U.S. Army Superior Civilian Award recipient and a 28-year resident of Walpole.

  • MARY ELLEN MERCIER

  • EVEYLYN OGBEBORE

    Evelyn is a senior at Walpole High School where she competes in Track & Field and is a member of the National Honor Society. She has been a Walpole resident since 2022 and is passionate about contributing to the progression of downtown Walpole.

  • Lisa Van der Linden - Destination Downtown board member

    LISA VAN DER LINDEN

    Lisa Van der Linden is the owner of Linden Gardens, a fine gardening design and maintenance business. Before starting her own company, she worked in corporate communications. She received a bachelor's degree in English from Amherst College and studied landscape design at the Radcliffe Seminars program. Van der Linden is a member of the Finance Committee and the Walpole 300th committee, and is a representative to Town Meeting. She is a 25-year resident of Walpole.

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