Seat: Board of Selectmen – 2 year term
(vote for 1 candidate)
Why I am running for office:
Whereas I have served as a Selectman and understand the role of the Board, Town Administrator and the other town boards, I believe I can immediately be an effective member of this newly expanded Board of Selectmen.
Why I am the right candidate for the position:
During my nine years as a Selectman, three years as chair, the Board worked with Department Heads, Committees and Residents together and accomplished the following significant items:
- Reorganized Central Dispatch, providing 24 hour service for Police, Fire, DPW
- Supported the negotiated memorandum of agreements between Recreation and the MDC for the 9-11 Field and to create recreation trails
- Supported the efforts of Summer Nights and created the first Summer Nights Committee
- Negotiated a combined use of the Arts Center with Recreation
- Established the Municipal Facilities Committee to research the various Town departments (non-school) space and facilities needs
- Initiated Route 85 and Route 30 road improvements
- Upgraded the water system without adding new water tanks
- Purchased 109 acre Conservation restriction on Chestnut Hill Road
- Implemented the GASB (Government Accounting Standards Bureau) as the Town standard
- Purchased 9 Cordaville Road, which is now home to the Council on Aging, Veteran’s Agent, Board of Health, and Facilities Department
- Supported various school construction/renovation projects
My priorities/Key issues:
There are many key issues facing Southborough. Among them:
- Main Street reconstruction project due to the funding mechanism and timing
- Being involved in the land development of the Park Central property
- Continuing our focus on our debt versus revenue situation, while assessing building and department needs
- Staying informed about the impact of all large projects in Town and our neighboring towns
- Continuing support and enhancement of regional agreements
- Finding more opportunities for self-funding of projects
Additional Comments:
I have lived in Southborough for 43 years, where I have raised my family with my husband, Peter. We are the parents of Peter (PJ), Adam and Laura who also call Southborough home.
- In addition to my three terms (2002-2011) as a Selectman, I have served this town in other capacities.
- Elected positions –Southborough Housing Authority, Regional School Committee
- Appointed positions – SHOPC (as Selectman’s representative), MBTA Study Committee, Council on Aging, Advisory Board, PILOT Committee (as Selectman’s representative), and Election Officer.
- School volunteer—Finn, Neary, and Woodward schools, SPED programs
- Community volunteer – Cub/Boy Scouts, Police and Fire Dept Fund Raisers, SMOC meal program, care/ maintain the garden at the All Wars Monument.
I pride myself on listening to all sides of the issues and acting ethically in the best interests of the community. I look forward to continued service within the Town of Southborough, and ask for your vote on May 12, 2014.
To contact me to help support my candidacy:
I am happy to speak with any member of our community about my candidacy. You contact me at 508-485-8683.
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