Meet Our Candidates And Sign Their Nomination Papers Monday, July 8

Sarah is the third generation in her family to be raised in Charlestown. She is a nationally recognized marketing expert with over 30 years’ experience as a creative director, art director, designer, and photographer. As a small business owner, Sarah wants to help ensure that Charlestown’s economy can grow and flourish without destroying the character of one of the most beautiful communities on the East Coast.

Ruth currently serves on the Planning Commission, has a BS degree in Biology and has had a long career in scientific research and technology. The beauty of Charlestown’s natural environment brought Ruth here over 40 years ago. She was invaluable in the defeat of the Federal Railroad Administration proposal to bisect Charlestown with new rail lines; she was a leader in stopping Invenergy from trucking our ground water out of town; and Ruth has always reminded us of the connection between natural resource protection and our relatively low tax rate.

Having served 8 years on the Town Council, Bonnie views the protection of our natural resources as critical for our economy. As a Town Councilor she has championed protecting the local environment, including our dark skies, and safeguarding our rural community with its low taxes. She advocates for inclusive recreational opportunities throughout our town. A former director of the Frosty Drew Nature Center and Observatory, Bonnie works in publishing and has a BA in Economics.

Peter owned and managed an independent supermarket in Connecticut with over 100 employees. The store was so popular it was described as serving as the town center. Peter will bring his experience in understanding and responding to the diverse needs and wants of his workers, customers, and suppliers and in interfacing with all manner of local, state, and federal agencies and inspectors to government in Charlestown.

Drawn to the rural, tranquil, close-knit nature of Charlestown, Angie is passionate about preserving the community’s unique character and community connections. Angie will bring to the Town Council extensive experience in collaboration with state and community organizations and in strategic planning, technology integration, policy, grant management and reporting, and personnel development to her role in Charlestown’s government.