I have been a resident of Sturbridge for 37 years, and was a teacher at Burgess for 25 years.
I was an elected member of the Zoning Board of Appeals from 2002 to 2008, a member of the Open Space Committee from 2001 to 2008, the 2000 and 2005 Charter Review Committees, and was an appointed member of the Board of Registrars of Voters for 9 years.
I also served as a member of the Route 131 Study Committee, the Affordable Housing Subcommittee of the Dialogue for the Future and the Burgess Teachers Negotiating Committee for 4 contracts covering 12 years.
I am married with four grown children who attended Sturbridge Public Schools, and two grandchildren who currently attend Burgess Elementary School.
As a teacher, and as an active member of several town boards and committees, I have learned that when improvement is needed it is accomplished not by confrontation, but through positive support, encouragement and open communication.
Since I was elected to the Board of Selectmen in 2008 I have worked to maintain the character and quality of life of our community, to keep Sturbridge affordable and to help get the maximum value from our tax dollars.
I will continue to bring an open-minded and broad view to the Board of Selectmen – requiring the Board to consider how its actions will affect the entire community.
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