Please provide a brief biographical background on yourself. What should voters know about you?
I grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Fisher College in Boston with a BS degree in Business. I’ve lived in Grafton for over 20 years with my lovely wife Laura and we have two teen age children Lily and Cooper. In my professional life, I manage global technology teams and a $10M budget at a UK-based FTSE100 media company called Informa plc. I was gratefully elected to the Select Board in 2020 and am completing my first three-year term. Over the past decade I have volunteered on a wide variety of Grafton’s boards and committees including Planning, Finance, Affordable Housing, Accessibility, and Capital Improvement. I’ve participated directly in our Town meetings as a resident, a Select Board member as well as Chair of the Finance Committee. I also volunteer some time with the Grafton Land Trust as well as BSA Scouts Troop 107. My qualifications are strong to prepare me for continued service as an experienced member of the Select Board.
Why are you running?
I am running for a second term on the Select Board to continue serving the residents of the great town of Grafton. I am deeply grateful for this community and all it has given to my family. Most of all, I would like to ensure that other families have that same opportunity. My time and involvement in Grafton combined with extensive experience and continuous education in municipal operations are somewhat unique. I have a strong appreciation of Grafton’s history, skills to help address our current challenges and a positive and inclusive vision for Grafton’s future.
What are the three biggest issues facing Grafton?
Grafton’s three biggest challenges are affordability, responsible growth and maintaining a sense of community.
If elected, what would you do to address these issues?
Affordability is affected by many factors. I will work with the TA, Superintendent, School and Finance Committees to create “no-surprises” budgets. I will champion Affordable Housing, a balanced land-use policy, and accessibility of services.
Responsible growth requires acceptance and embracing that change is happening. I will give residents a voice in guiding that change, respecting Grafton’s unique history. I will lead improvements to our services and operations at a sustainable tax rate over time. I will leverage professional expertise to anticipate the impacts of growth and lead the town in a forward-looking direction.
Grafton community is special. I will continue to support our small-town feel as we grow. I’ll encourage robust engagement with residents and close collaboration across boards, committees, and town departments. I will continue supporting Grafton schools, the hub of family activity. I will demonstrate the power of community by hearing and respecting the opinions and perspectives of all community members.
