Our People

Griffin Tighe

Board Member

Griffin Tighe is currently the Chief of Staff to State Representative Kate Hogan, who represents the Third Middlesex towns of Bolton, Hudson, Maynard, and Stow and serves as the Speaker Pro Tempore of the Massachusetts House of Representatives. Prior to his work in government and politics, Griffin worked for Fidelity Investments as a legal compliance associate. Griffin graduated from Syracuse University in 2018 with a dual degree in Policy and Political Science and is currently pursuing a law degree from Suffolk University Law School. Griffin is from Franklin, Massachusetts, and currently lives in Quincy with his fiancee and their family of plants.

~30%

of the SuAsCo rivers watershed is wetlands, crucial for wildlife habitat and water quality

~30%

of water samples in the SuAsCo rivers watershed contain PFAS, leading to increased monitoring and remediation by local authorities and environmental groups

~70%

of dams in the SuAsCo watershed are over a century old, requiring extensive upkeep and presenting obstacles to river restoration and fish passage

>40%

of the land within the watershed is publicly accessible, offering recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, and birdwatching to the community

~15%

of the land in the SuAsCo rivers watershed is covered by impervious surfaces such as roads, rooftops, and parking lots. This contributes to stormwater runoff and water pollution issues

>40%

of the land within the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers watershed is publicly accessible, providing endless opportunities for paddling, hiking, and wildlife exploration.

Our People

Griffin Tighe