Joseph Gratta, CEO and General Counsel at Atlantic Mechanical and Gratta Property Management and Development in Weymouth, MA has been named to the Southfield Redevelopment Authority.
A native of Norwell, MA Gratta earned a bachelor’s degree in legal studies with a minor in Italian from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He earned a Juris Doctorate degree and an MBA from Suffolk University. He is an active board member of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and is currently serving as Second Chair and on the Housing Committee.
The Southfield Redevelopment Authority is the local governmental agency at the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station. The 1,400-acre community of Union Point (formerly SouthField) is located within the three host communities of Abington, Rockland and Weymouth.
Established in 1998 by the Massachusetts Legislature as the South Shore Tri-Town Development Corporation and reconstituted in August 2014 as the Southfield Redevelopment Authority to reinforce municipal control over land-use and development decisions affecting each of the three towns.
“I am very excited to be serving on the Southfield Redevelopment Authority,” said Gratta. “We are at a very important point in the development of the site and the future looks bright as we enter a phase where the plan and vision are very real.”
“Joe is a great addition to the Southfield Redevelopment Authority and will bring the leadership and energy that he has brought to the Chamber,” said Peter Forman, President and CEO of South Shore Chamber of Commerce. “His commitment to the region and his knowledge of property development will help guide this important project to completion.”
About the South Shore Chamber of Commerce
The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit association of businesses representing 25 communities south of Boston. Funded by members and partners businesses for 120 years, the Chamber’s mission is to cultivate a stronger South Shore economy by encouraging a robust and diverse business climate; and by supporting the local communities we represent.
The South Shore Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in the region and holds a 5-star accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. They are a member-driven, business and community focused association that brings people together to build a vibrant business climate and continuous economic growth. Members range in size from major international corporations headquartered on the South Shore to small local firms and sole proprietorships. To Join the Chamber or for additional information, please visit www.southshorechamber.org or call 781-421-3900.
