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Consultants present market research, zoning and infrastructure challenges for Otis downtown revitalization

Town of Otis Revitalization Committee · April 30, 2026
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Summary

Consultants from RKG Associates and MassDevelopment presented market research identifying businesses suited to a mixed-use downtown, discussed village-district bylaws and flagged infrastructure constraints; the committee recorded the presentation as an addendum to the minutes.

Consultants Eric and Aishwarya of RKG Associates and Ben Murphy of MassDevelopment presented findings to the Town of Otis Revitalization Committee at a meeting April 30 at Otis Town Hall. Their round-table presentation summarized market research on viable businesses that would complement mixed-use development and housing options in the downtown area.

The consultants also reviewed bylaws related to the village district(s) and described infrastructure challenges that could affect revitalization plans. The minutes note that a copy of the consultants' presentation was included as an addendum to the meeting minutes. Committee members in attendance included Stacey Schultze (Chair), Hal Kobrin, CeCe Fletcher, Jackie Gentile, Celeste Watman and Tim Wighton; the meeting convened at 10:00 a.m. and ran through the consultants' session.