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First Selectman's Report - May 13, 2013

Posted on: May 14, 2013 - 9:15am

FIRST SELECTMAN’S REPORT
May 13, 2013

Town of Simsbury to Honor Hometown Heroes

Every year we take the opportunity to recognize our neighbors – the men and women who live next door to us in Simsbury and who embody the spirit of public service.  Our Hometown Heroes stand out as people who go the extra mile to do the right thing for the Town of Simsbury.  This year our Hometown Heroes are: 
• Sally & Don Rieger: Sally is chair of the Farmington River Wild & Scenic Committee.  Together, Sally and Don have led the charge to protect the Farmington River, seeking special protection for it from the Federal Government and, more recently, standing up to proposals to divert this important resource.
• Marion & Robert Gilmore:  Marion and Robert have made it their business to care for those who are homebound by making deliveries of library books and meals.  In addition to their work for the library and Meals on Wheels, they are active with First Church and have been generous in many ways with both time and treasure.
• Max Horton:  Max volunteers for computer tutoring at the Senior Center; he is a certified IRS tax preparer for our senior residents; he participates in the Meals on Wheels program, the Library Books to Your Door Committee and YMCA Adult literacy program.  Quite a resume.
• Susan Masino:  Susan has been a leader in the Ethel Walker Keep the Woods effort; a leader in the Safe Routes to School Program; and a leader in revitalizing the Grange for today’s youth – proving that our volunteers take care of all ages!
• Jane Stevenson: Jane volunteers for the Simsbury Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary; the McLean Auxiliary; the Girl Scouts; St. Mary’s Church and the PTA.  Once again, this is service above and beyond!
Please join us at our next Board of Selectmen on May 29, 2013 when we will have a ceremony to celebrate these wonderful Simsbury residents.

Chamber of Commerce to Present Annual Service Awards
 

The Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual service awards, which will be presented at its annual meeting this Thursday, May 16, 2013.  Award recipients include former State Representative Linda Schofield as Public Servant of the Year; Ronald Perreault, Principal Tootin’ Hill Elementary School as Educator of the Year; and P. Anthony “Tony” Giorgio as Business Leader of the Year.

Our thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for all that they do, including this important recognition of Linda, Ron and Tony.  We join the Chamber in thanking these three for their service and we congratulate them for this well-deserved honor.