John Gelcich

John Gelcich, AICP, is a highly experienced urban and regional planner currently serving as Principal Planner for the Town of Hopkinton, MA, since April 2019. Responsibilities include conducting technical and administrative work within the Land Use Department, preparing planning studies, and providing professional support to various town committees. Prior roles as Senior Planner at Beals and Thomas, Inc., and Planner/Land Use Administrator for the City of Chelsea involved reviewing applications and drafting decisions on zoning and land use. Additional experience includes consulting for the Massachusetts Smart Growth Alliance, providing housing services at LDS Consulting Group, and preparing environmental assessments at VHB/Saccardi & Schiff, Inc. John Gelcich holds a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Virginia Tech and a Graduate Certificate in Local Government Leadership and Management from Suffolk University.