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TOWN COUNCIL AT-LARGE - ENDORSED
CANDIDATES VOTE
ROWS 1B TO 5B
There are ten candidates for Councilmen-at-Large;
five Democrats and five Republicans. You
can Vote for ANY five candidates - they do
NOT all have to be from the same party, and
they can be in the same column.
Councilman Matt Altieri
Kerrie Dunne
Justin Adinolfi
Councilman Michael Ecke
Mike Evans
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TOWN COUNCIL AT-LARGE - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE ROW 1B
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COUNCILMAN MATT ALTIERI
Matt Altieri is running for his third term to the Town Council as an at-large representative. Matt has many years of experience in the field of education and is presently a Social Studies teacher at Mark T. Sheehan High School in Wallingford, Connecticut. His knowledge of the issues facing students and teachers in the present difficult fiscal environment will bring an important perspective to the Town Council's deliberations. Matt was given the Democratic endorsement to run as an at-large member of the Council this past summer.
Matt received both his B. A. and his M.A. in education from Southern Connecticut State University. He received his teacher certification from the University of Connecticut's Graduate Program in Education. Currently, Matt is enrolled in the Southern Connecticut State University's 6th Year Program in Educational Leadership.
Matt is presently very involved in working with students, in addition to his job as a Social Studies teacher. He has been head baseball coach at Sheehan High School for 15 years, including 2001 and 2004 when his team became the Class M Connecticut State Champions. He was selected the New Haven Register’s coach of the year in 2001.
Councilman Altieri presently serves as the Chairperson of the Town Council's Personnel and Solid Waste Committees. He is also Chairperson of the Pool Subcommittee and serves on the Planning and Audit Committees.
Matt is the Town Council's liaison to the Public Building Commission and Cheshire's Water Pollution Control Authority.
Matt promises that when re-elected to the Town Council
he will:
- Promote fiscally responsible budgets
- Encourage Citizen participation and input
- Continue to build consensus and bipartisanship among Council members
- Support reasonable budgets for our excellent schools
"We can take care of the needs of all our citizens, from school-age children to our more "seasoned" citizens. I will propose and support solutions that will work and are practical.
In short, I will listen to my constituents, do my homework and work hard for the people of Cheshire."
Matt and his wife Patti (Foti) Altieri have two children,
Mathew, a senior at Suffolk University in Boston, MA and daughter Taylor, a Senior at Cheshire High School. Patti is a music teacher at Joseph A. DePaolo Middle School in Southington, CT.
Phone:
203- 272-1935
Email: MAltieri@cox.net
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TOWN COUNCIL AT-LARGE - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE ROW 2B
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Kerrie Dunne
Kerrie Dunne is running for her first term on the Town Council as an at-large representative. Kerrie is a practicing attorney with a Master's degree in Public Administration and prior experience working with state and federal legislators. She is also the mother of two -- a recent college graduate and an elementary school student. Kerrie is a dedicated environmentalist and an active participant in numerous civic and community organizations. Because of her extraordinary qualifications to serve on the Town Council, and her commitment to a vision of financially robust, environmentally friendly small towns, Kerrie was asked this summer to take a slot on the Democratic slate for Town Council at-large candidates.
Kerrie graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a B.A. in Political Science and Legal Studies during which time she was a New York State intern in Washington, D.C.
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She then obtained a Masters in Public Administration from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs at the State University of NY at Albany, and was awarded a scholarship to work in the New York State Assembly.
Subsequently, Kerrie returned to school and obtained her law degree from the City University of New York Law School at Queens College. She then clerked as the Central Staff Clerk at the New York Court of Appeals.
Kerrie is currently a civil litigation attorney in private practice and is an adjunct professor at the University of Hartford's Legal Studies Center. Previously, she was employed as the Federal-State Liaison for the New York State Assembly, where she worked on the federal block grants, federal budget issues, and federal legislation impacting New York State. Kerrie has also practiced municipal liability defense as an attorney.
Ms. Dunne's current civic involvement includes being a commissioner on Cheshire's Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission. She has previously served on the Cheshire Commission for People with Disabilities. Kerrie is also presently
serving as Co-Chairperson for the Board of Outreach for the First Congregational Church, and is also a Sunday School Assistant Teacher and Youth Group Leader at the church. She is active in youth organizations, volunteering at Norton Elementary School and with the Boy Scouts. Previously, she has volunteered with the Big Brothers/Big Sisters and with the New Haven Community Loan Fund on their Board of Directors.
Kerrie will work hard when elected to the Town Council
at:
- Keeping a responsive, open and proactive government
- Excellence in Education
- Responsible growth and a fiscally sound budget
- Roadway and Sidewalk improvements
- Increased investment in Public Safety
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Enlarged benefits for Seniors
Kerrie Dunne has lived in Cheshire since 1989. Her husband John Gozzi works at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, Connecticut, her daughter Christy is a graduate student at Columbia University in New York, NY while her son Trai is a sixth grader and Student Council President at Norton Elementary School in Cheshire.
Phone: 203-250-8383
Email: kerdun07@gmail.com
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TOWN COUNCIL AT-LARGE - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE ROW 3B
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JUSTIN ADINOLFI
Justin Adinolfi is running for an at-large position Cheshire Town Council. He brings with him over twenty-five years of successful
business experience, a strong belief in fiscal responsibility and a dedication
to public service. Justin's leadership on the Planning & Zoning Commission
of
several
key
committees,
which
created new regulations protecting the health of the community while encouraging
development,
and his far-sighted decisions when he previously served on the Town Council led to his Democratic endorsement for Town Council representative at-large.
Justin earned
his
B.A.
in
Economics
from
Boston
College, and was
subsequently
awarded
an M.B.A. in Business Forecasting from the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg,
Virginia. Justin has worked professionally in Information Technology consultation
and implementation for several national firms.
He is presently Vice-President of the Connecticut Attorneys Title Insurance Company.
Civic and community service have involved Justin in many aspects of his
community. Previously, he has been President
for
the Pondside Homeowners Association, a member of the West Hartford Finance
Advisory
Board,
and the Treasurer of the Cheshire Housing Authority. He has also served on the Board of Trustees of the Forman School. Presently, Justin is on the Board of Directors of the Cheshire Education Foundation. He also is a member of Cheshire's Economic Development Commission and of Midstate Medical Center Board of Director's Planning Committee.
Justin has made numerous important
civic contributions to date. As a member of the Planning & Zoning
Commission
he obtained experience with many aspects of
Cheshire's future development. He was
Chairman
of
the
Plan
of
Development Committee which updated the Town's Plan of Development, focusing
on commercial
and industrial development, traffic and circulation issues, open space and Town
Center planning. He also chaired the Aquifer Regulation Ad-Hoc Committee which
updated the regulations protecting Cheshire's drinking water while allowing clean
development.
When Justin served on Cheshire’s Town Council from 2003-2005, he put forth three important initiatives.
The first was an enhanced senior property tax credit which was passed in 2006.
The second was the creation of a North End Village which proposed a multi-use development aimed at lowering the residential property tax burden
while providing upscale shopping and a new residential option in town.
After leaving the Council he organized public support to encourage the Planning & Zoning Commission to change our zoning regulations to allow such a development.
The regulations have now been changed, and only the current economic downturn has slowed the development of the proposed Shoppes at Cheshire project.
The third initiative Justin proposed was an Operational Review which he has since refined and now calls the ASSET (Accountable Services Spending - Educated Taxpayer) program.
It is intended to review and assess services to ensure that we deliver the services most needed by our citizens as efficiently and economically as possible.
It is also intended to foster a more rigorous and continuous review of services for both the town and school system.
Upon Justin's return to the Town Council, he will work hard to:
- Ensure that we provide important community services as efficiently as possible
- Reduce the residential tax burden by fostering “smart” economic development
- Enhance our public school system for our children
- Encourage a balanced approach that is equitable to residents of all ages
- Maintain the quality of life in Cheshire
" We all know that we are in one of the most difficult economic periods in many years. I believe my work ethic, professional experience and ability to build coalitions can help me to make a valuable contribution to the Cheshire community during these very troubling times.
I will make decisions based on facts and common sense, not politics"
The Adinolfi family made Cheshire their hometown in 1990. Justin and his wife
Jane
Adinolfi, a Special Education Teacher at Chapman Elementary School, have
three
children,
Justin,
Charlotte
and
Tom.
Phone: 203-271-3848
Email: justinadinolfi@cox.net
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TOWN COUNCIL AT-LARGE - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE ROW 4B
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COUNCILMAN MICHAEL ECKE
Councilman Michael Ecke is running for re-election to his fifth term as an at-large Town Council representative in the November 3rd election. As Chairman of the Town Council Budget Committee during the past four years, he helped the Town Council to initiate programs that will control the town's budget in the years ahead. Michael's financial experience and acumen led to his Democratic endorsement as an at-large candidate for the Town Council.
Michael is a graduate of Cheshire High School. His interest in financial matters
started at Norwich University where he was awarded a
B.S.
in
Economics. Michael continued his studies in accounting and finance at the
University of
Connecticut,
earning an M.B.A.. He is the Controller of the Suzio/York Hill Companies in Meriden, CT.
Michael's involvement in civic activities has included being a member
of the Cheshire Housing Authority and serving as Director of the Waterbury
Area YMCA for many years. He has also served as an Assistant Football Coach
for Cheshire High School and as an Assistant Coach for Cheshire Youth Baseball and Cheshire Youth Football.
Michael cites as significant accomplishments during his tenure on the Town
Council as:
- Always voted for what was best for the people of Cheshire,
not political parties or special groups.
- Increased funding for the Senior property tax abatement program.
- Created Cheshire's first five year budget plan.
- Effectively dealt with the current economic climate by controlling spending
increases.
- Continued Cheshire's land acquisition program.
- Created an environment
for the current capital projects to be done on time and on budget.
- Supported the Police and Fire Departments.
In the future, Councilman Ecke believes the Town Council must continue to keep Cheshire
a great place to live by keeping as its priorities:
- Keep Cheshire affordable for everyone
- Maintain our excellent schools
- Support our Police and Fire Departments
- Bring civility back to town hall
- Keep budgets reasonable
- Create open government
- Make better decisions through building consensus
- Bring sensible development
"I look forward to working with members of both parties on the next council.
We need positive leadership that will listen to residents and build consensus.
From consensus we can make decisions that benefit all the residents of Cheshire."
Michael lives in Cheshire with his family.
Phone: 272-1351
Email: MichaelE584@aol.com
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TOWN COUNCIL AT-LARGE - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE ROW 5B
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MIKE EVANS
Mike Evans is a candidate for the Town Council as an at-large representative. Mike's experience as a financial consultant and CPA, and his strong commitment to community service led to his nomination this summer for a spot on the Democratic ticket as an as an at-large member of the Council.
Mike has a strong background both in accounting and in investment strategies. He attended Providence College receiving a B.S. in accounting, and then passed the Certified Public Accountant Exam the following year. Over the past fifteen years, Mike has focused on financial consulting. He worked for several years as a Financial Consultant with Fleet Investments in Cheshire, and then worked as an Investment Representative with Edward Jones in Cheshire. Presently, he is a Financial Advisor with Nei Financial in Cheshire where he has won several awards.
Mike plays an active part in Cheshire’s civic community taking on many leadership roles. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, the Cheshire Education Foundation, and the Thomas Brook Little League. Presently, he is the Chairperson of the Unsung Student Award Committee of the Cheshire Rotary Club, and is Vice Chairperson of the Town of Cheshire’s Retirement Board. He also actively involves himself in business educational activities including the Cheshire School to Business Partnership and the Referral Net of Cheshire where he is President of the Networking Group.
Mike is a familiar leader in town with a common sense approach to issues. When he is on the Town Council he will work hard to:
- Provide our children with twenty-first century educational resources in partnership with the business community
- Improve vital community services and tax-relief programs for seniors
- Promote reasonable expansion of our commercial tax base to reduce the tax burden for homeowners
Mike lives in Cheshire with his wife and three children.
Web Site: www.mikeevanscheshire.com
Phone: 203-687-6815
Email: mevans817@cox.net
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TOWN COUNCIL DISTRICTS - ENDORSED
CANDIDATES
There are two candidates for Councilperson
in each District; one Democrat and one Republican. You
can Vote for ONE candidate.
Councilman Sheldon Dill District 1
Matt Bowman District 2
Councilwoman Laura DeCaprio District
3
Peter Talbot District
4
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TOWN COUNCIL FIRST DISTRICT - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE ROW 6B
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COUNCILMAN SHELDON DILL
Sheldon Dill
is running for the Town Council as the First District
representative. Sheldon has over thirty years of service to the Cheshire Community, and has been dedicated throughout this time to active bipartisan political involvement. He
was given the Democratic endorsement to
run as the First District representative to the Council
this past summer.
Sheldon graduated from Cheshire High School and then from Quinnipiac University. He received his
M.B.A. from the University of New Haven. Currently, he is President of the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce.
Sheldon presently is serving his fifth Term as a Cheshire Town Councilman. He is
Chairman of the Ordinance Review Committee
and a member of the Budget Committee. He also serves as
Council Liaison to the Economic Development, Library, Park and Recreation, and Prison Advisory Boards. Sheldon is a
member of the West Main Street Streetscape Study Committee.
He has also served as Past Chairman of the Council Personnel Committee, and as a member of both the Historic District Study Committee
and the first Senior Citizen Tax Abatement Study Committee. Prior to becoming a Town Councilor, Sheldon was a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for six years.
In addition to his civic responsibilities,
Sheldon has also been actively involved in
several other community organizations.
He is a Past President and member of the Board of Directors of Cheshire Youth Baseball. In 2008, Sheldon received the Cheshire Citizen of the Year Award, presented by Elim Park.
Sheldon is a Town Councilman who listens to your concerns and will work for your best interests. When re-elected, Sheldon will be dedicated to maintaining quality services while addressing the important challenges to our community. He promises to:
- Demand Financial Accountability
- Support Education Excellence
- Actively Support Our Police and Fire Departments
- Advocate Services and Tax Relief for Seniors
- Promote Economic Growth
Cheshire is Sheldon's hometown, and he has lived in the First District for the last thirty-three years. He and his wife Kathleen raised their two sons Alec and Matthew in the community.
Phone: 203-272-9481
Email: sheldond@snet.net
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COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 - POLLING PLACES
Harmon J. Leonard Youth Center
(Voting District 1)
Doolittle School (Voting
District 5)
Highland School (Voting District 6)
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TOWN COUNCIL SECOND DISTRICT - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE ROW 6B
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MATT BOWMAN
Matt Bowman is a
Cheshire native and Cheshire High School
graduate. He is a successful local businessman
who will bring to the Town Council a life long commitment to serving his local
government and the Cheshire community in many different ways.
As a young man, Matt served in the U.S.
Marine Corps. Since his return to Cheshire, Matt has served on numerous
town committees. He has been a member
of the Cheshire Public Building Commission, the Cheshire Park and Recreation
Commission, the Cheshire Economic Development Commission and the
Cheshire Beautification Commission. Presently, he is a member of the Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission and is Chairman of the West Main Streetscape Steering Committee.
Matt's commitment to Cheshire has also
included extensive contributions to numerous Cheshire athletic programs.
He has served as a Director for
Cheshire Mustang Baseball, on the Board
of Directors of Cheshire Junior Football and as a Vice President
of the Cheshire Gridiron Club. Matt also
actively participates in Cheshire's
youth athletics serving as a coach for
Cheshire Junior Football and as
an Assistant Coach for the Cheshire High School
Football team.
Matt's background in the local business community will provide Cheshire
with an important perspective on how to increase Cheshire's tax revenue.
Matt is a past President of the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, and has been on the Board of Directors of the Cheshire Rotary Club.
Matt's goal as a Town Councilman will be to stimulate industrial and commercial
growth to increase Cheshire's tax base. Matt believes that additional tax
revenue is necessary to maintain and improve Cheshire's educational system,
public safety, and town services while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
Matt is married to Judy Bowman and has four children, Bridget, Steven, Ashley, and Nicholas.
Phone: 203-592-2168
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COUNCIL DISTRICT 2 - POLLING PLACES
Chapman School (Voting District
2)
Highland School (Voting District
6)
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TOWN COUNCIL THIRD DISTRICT - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE ROW 6B
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COUNCILWOMAN LAURA DECAPRIO
Laura DeCaprio is running in the
November 3rd election as an incumbent for a position
on Cheshire's Town Council. Because of Laura's proven experience on the Town Council, her strong work ethic, and dedication to the Cheshire community, she was given the Democratic endorsement this summer to run for re-election as
the Third District's Representative on the Town Council.
Laura was born and raised in West Cheshire. She was educated in the Cheshire school system attending Highland Elementary School, Dodd Middle School and Cheshire High School. Laura graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a B.A. in communications and a minor in Political Science. Laura worked for five years in the health insurance field as a resolution manager at CIGNA HealthCare. She is presently in the process of obtaining a masters degree while working at the Waverly Tavern in Cheshire and raising her young son.
Laura has always been very active in giving back to her community in a variety of ways even when she has been studying, working, and now raising a child. She interned on Congressman Jim Maloney's successful 2000 campaign. She became a member of the the Cheshire Democratic Town Committee shortly thereafter. She was Chairperson of the Public Works Sub-committee of the Cheshire Strategic Plan Committee. In 2001, Laura was elected to the Zoning Board of Appeals. She was re-elected again in 2004 and served as the Board's Secretary until 2007 when she was elected to represent the 3rd District on the Town Council.
Laura serves as the Chairwoman of the Town Council's Planning Committee and is also a member of the Personnel and Solid Waste Committees. She is the Town Council's liaison to the Beautification Committee, the Environmental Commission and the Cable T.V. Franchise Advisory Council.
Laura has always lived in the 3rd District of Cheshire and hopes to raise her family there. Despite some personal hardships, Laura has maintained a professional, hard-working attitude towards her position on the Town Council; this drive will continue to serve the Cheshire citizens who live in the 3rd District if Laura is re-elected to represent them.
Phone: 203-215-3061
Email: dolphinlaurad@yahoo.com
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COUNCIL DISTRICT 3 - POLLING PLACES
Epiphany Church Social Hall
(Voting District 3)
Dodd Middle School (Voting
District 7)
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TOWN COUNCIL FOURTH DISTRICT - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE ROW 6B
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PETER TALBOT
Peter Talbot has deep roots and a long resume of service to the Cheshire community. Because he is anxious to provide active representation for the people in his district, Peter was given this summer the Democratic nomination for 4th District Town Council representative.
Peter is an alumnus of Norton Elementary School, Dodd Middle School and Cheshire High School. He received his B. A. from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. Currently he works as the Public Affairs Manager for Cox Communications.
Peter has made numerous contributions to the Cheshire business community. He has been a cornerstone of the Cheshire Chamber of Commerce for the past six years, having served on the Board of Directors, as Vice President, President, and as Past President. Peter has also been very active in supporting Cheshire's youth. He is a Certified Babe Ruth Softball Coach working with Cheshire Youth Softball. He is also an active member of the Cheshire Band Parents Association. Peter currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Meriden, and as a Golf League President.
Peter promises that he will work hard when elected to the Town Council to support:
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Excellence in Education
- A Responsive Town Council
- Assisting with the Needs of our Senior Citizens
- Effective and Efficient Town Government
"From Cheshire - Working for Cheshire"
Peter has lived in the 4th District for thirty-six years. He and his wife Carol have been married for eighteen years, and have raised their two daughters in the community. Lauren is a sophomore at Cheshire High School and Lindsay is in the eight grade at Dodd Middle School. They share their home with Chloe, a Golden Retriever.
Phone:
203- 439-3833
Email: petert111@cox.net
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DISTRICT 4 - POLLING PLACES
Norton School (Voting District 4)
Doolittle School (Voting District 5)
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BOARD OF EDUCATION - ENDORSED
CANDIDATES VOTE ROWS 8B TO 10B
There are five candidates for Board of Education;
three Democrats and two Republicans. You
can Vote for ANY three candidates - they do
NOT all have to be from the same party, and
they can be in the same column.
Cathy Hellreich Row 8B
Bob Behrer Row 9B
Steve Mrowka Row 10B
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BOARD OF EDUCATION - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 8B
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CATHY HELLREICH
Cathy Hellreich is seeking election to her second term on Cheshire’s Board of Education. She is currently Secretary of the Board of Education. She also serves as Chair of the Curriculum and Calendar Committees and is a member of the Policy and Liaison Committees. Her long involvement with the educational process as a teacher, as a member of community PTAs, and as a parent who has shepherded her children through all the educational levels of the public schools, has brought her an insightful perspective on the future needs of the Cheshire Public School System. During this past summer, Cathy again received the Democratic endorsement to run for a seat on Cheshire’s Board of Education.
Cathy has always been interested in education. She grew up in a family of teachers and studied education in college. She graduated from Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Psychology and Teacher Certification. She then went on to work professionally as a first grade teacher at St. Stephen’s School in Brooklyn, NY. When she became a ‘stay-at-home’ mom, Cathy did not stay home, but continued to be deeply involved in the educational system as a volunteer. She was a member of the Highland School PTA for fifteen years and served, among other capacities, as a classroom volunteer and the Book Fair Coordinator. She has been a member of the Dodd PTA for seven years serving as President and as the Book Fair Coordinator. She was a member of the Cheshire High School PTSA for eleven years, serving as the representative to the Board of Education as well as Membership Co-Chairperson and Vice-President.
In addition to her involvement in the educational process, Cathy contributes to many other aspects of the Cheshire community. She has been a Girl Scout Leader, on the Cheshire Newcomers Board, a C.C.D. teacher and a member of the Ram Band Parent Association. Cathy was an active participant with youth athletics having served on the Boards of Cheshire Youth Baseball and Cheshire Wildcats Softball. She was a volunteer softball coach with both organizations.
Several key points star on Hellreich's agenda for the Board of Education:
- Increase the rigor of Curriculum
- Encourage Dodd and CHS students to enroll in higher level courses
- Implement science classrooms in the elementary schools
- Recruit well-qualified, energetic teachers
- Provide all students the skills necessary for success
"The Cheshire Board of Education is charged with a task that is vast and vital. Our school system is entrusted with 5,000 students, each of whom deserves an appropriate education
for our ever-changing world. All of our students, from those with special needs to the talented
and gifted and everyone in between, must be educated to his or her highest potential.
I am dedicated to a decision making process that puts the best interests of our children first."
Cathy has lived in Cheshire since 1988 with her husband Jay Hellreich. She has four children, Jon a Human Resources Associate , Kristen at Kansas State School of Veterinary medicine, Allie at The George Washington School of Law and Brittany at Northeastern University.
Email: Hellreich@sbcglobal.net
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BOARD OF EDUCATION - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 9B
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BOB BEHRER
Bob Behrer was endorsed by the Cheshire Democratic Town Committee to run for re-election to the Board of Education in July. His nearly thirty-five years of business experience in the private industrial sector will continue to offer the Board of Education a practical approach to requiring excellence in education with appropriate fiscal responsibility.
Bob is Vice President of Koster Keunen, Inc. in Watertown, CT where he deals with issues of international trade and manufacturing. Koster Keunen is an importer, refiner, and blender of natural waxes for industry. Bob's work there utilizes his experience in equipment design, construction, chemical use permits, and reporting. Bob's customers at Koster Keunen require new value to be added to products for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and general industry, in both domestic and international markets. Bob's daily concerns with customers who require technological expertise at a great price will bring to the Board of Education a man devoted to providing financial substance and value to Cheshire's educational community. His expertise in budgeting and long term planning will bring essential skills to the Board of Education budgeting processes.
Bob is deeply committed to Cheshire's quality of life, which includes its economic, and cultural well-being. He served on the Water Pollution Control Authority serving for three years, holding positions both as Chairman and Vice Chairman. His particular concern for the protection of Cheshire water supply led him to actively speak out against the use of Cheshire aquifer as a site for recycling I-84 stone and highway debris. Bob was also a vocal opponent of erecting a tall cell tower in the orchard at one of the major entrances to the town. Bob will make it a priority when he is re-elected to completely fund window replacements at the schools to increase energy efficiency and decrease fuel expenditures.
Bob has also involved himself with Cheshire youth as a Cheshire Youth Baseball umpire for softball and baseball. Although his youngest child has already graduated from college, Bob has a great deal of experience in youth activities having served as a Scoutmaster, a YMCA broad member, and as a trustee of his church. His concern with health issues has also led Bob to serve as Captain for a Cheshire Relay for Life team.
During the past four years on the Board of Education, Bob has served as the Chairman of the Planning Committee and as a member of the Finance Committee. Presently, he is Chairman of the Personnel Committee and a member of both the Planning and Finance Committees. Bob also serves as the Chairman of the Turf Planning Subcommittee.
Bob's vision for what the Board of Education must strive for to strengthen Cheshire's educational system includes:
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Strengthening the curriculum taught in our schools from K to 12
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Increasing money for salaries and equipment to specifically strengthen our math and science offerings to better prepare our
students to compete in a global economy
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Promoting a curriculum that teaches world languages, cultural understanding, and tolerance
"We must acknowledge that: our children compete in a rapidly changing world; continuous improvement is required on all fronts; raising expectations raises performance; supporting our professionals allows creativity and improvement; creating reasonable and achievable goals for students and staff is a positive move."
Bob has lived with his wife in Cheshire for the past eleven years. His three children who are now grown and working. Bob's first grandchild is now two, providing him a daily reminder that we need to maintain a challenging and complete education for all our children in the years to come.
Phone: 203-272-7255
Email: Bob.Behrer@gmail.com
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BOARD OF EDUCATION - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 10B
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STEPHEN MROWKA
Board of Education member Stephen Mrowka is running for re-election to his
third term. His vast experience as an educator and his concern for improving
the quality
of education in the classroom will bring an experienced voice to the Board of Education. Steve has the Democratic endorsement
to run for
the Board of
Education in this fall's
municipal
election.
Steve was a science teacher for thirty-nine years at Cheshire High School before his retirement in 2001.
He also was employed as an Associate Professor at Southern Connecticut State University for five years. Steve was awarded the prestigious American Chemical Society 2001 Chemistry Teacher of the Year. He earned both a B.S. and M.S. in Education from Southern Connecticut State University. Steve also obtained an M.S. in Earth Sciences from Oregon State University and a 7th year certification from Michigan State
University and Southern Connecticut State University. In addition to his training and teaching responsibilities,
Steve is also knowledgeable about the development of curriculum having served as the Chemistry Curriculum Coordinator
for Quinnipiac University and been instrumental in revising and piloting the chemistry curriculum at Cheshire High School.
Steve has owned a home with his wife Carmel Mrowka in Cheshire since 1971. He is the parent of five Cheshire High School graduates and the grandparent of two Cheshire students. An avid supporter of school sports, Steve has coached football, baseball and ice hockey at Cheshire High School, in addition to supporting all five of his children as athletes at Cheshire High School.
During the past 8 years, Steve has served on the Curriculum, Finance, Liaison, Personnel, Planning, and Policy Committees of the Board of Education. Currently, he is Chairman of the Board of Education.
Steve is proud that the Board of Education has worked with the Cheshire Education Foundation to establish Science Centers in our Elementary Schools. In 2008, the Chapman School Science Center went into operation. This September, the Doolittle Science Center was a reality. In the next two or three years, he hopes to have the Board continue to work with the Cheshire Education Foundation to create the Science Centers at Highland and Norton Schools.
Steve wants to continue to provide Professional Development to our elementary teachers to help them to recognize and educate our early elementary students that show difficulties in reading, writing and mathematics. This is needed to prepare our students to perform well on the new CMT Testing in Grades 3 through 8. Also, the Board must help to offer new methods to our staff in order to aid our students to prepare for the new state science testing.
Steve will strive to be sure that our school facilities are safe environments, are up to date in Code Compliances, and are economically refurbished to conserve on increasing energy costs.
Phone: 272-9564
Email: SWMrowka@att.net
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BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE ROW 11B
There are two candidates for Board of Assessment Appeals;
one Democrat and one Republican. You
can Vote for either candidate.
Carol Dempsey Row 11B
"Each year a Board of Assessment Appeals
determines whether adjustments to the Assessor’s list
on assessments under appeal are warranted."
from
the Town of Cheshire Web
Site
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BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 11B
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CAROL DEMPSEY
Carol Dempsey is seeking reelection
to the post of Board of Assessment Appeals. Her business expertise
and previous experience on Cheshire's Board of Assessment
Appeals allows her to bring an insightful perspective to Cheshire's
tax appeal process. Carol has been endorsed as the Democratic
candidate in the November 3rd election.
Carol has lived with her family
in Cheshire for forty-three
years. She is the mother of four, and presently works at Country Lumber in Cheshire. She has been a practicing Justice of the Peace for the past twenty years.
Phone: 203-272-8173
Email: jpcarol@earthlink.net
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION - ENDORSED
CANDIDATES
VOTE ROWS 12B TO 16B
There are six candidates for FULL TERMS on the Planning and
Zoning Commission; three Democrats and three
Republicans. You can Vote for ANY three candidates -
they do
NOT all have to be from the same party, and
they can be in the same column.
Full-term (6 years):
Benjamin Alderton Row 12B
Peter Blomstrom Row 13B
John Kardaras Row 14B
There are three candidates to fill two ALTERNATE positions on the Planning and
Zoning Commission; two Democrats and one
Republican. You can Vote for two candidates.
Alternate:
Andre Maye Row 15B
James Bulger Row 16B
"The Planning and Zoning Commission
is an elected nine-member body, which acts on applications for
development and makes recommendations on comprehensive planning.
Seethe Commission is responsible for the adoption of the zoning
and subdivision regulations.
" from the Town of Cheshire Web Site
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PLANNING & ZONING: FULL TERM - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 12B
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BENJAMIN ALDERTON
Benjamin Alderton is running for his first term as a member of the Cheshire Planning & Zoning Commission. Benjamin currently serves as a member of the Cheshire Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission and was previously a member of the Cheshire Public Building Commission. In addition, Benjamin serves as a volunteer for the Connecticut Bar Association, Adult Civics Education Program.
Benjamin grew up in the mountains of Colorado and moved to Cheshire three years ago. He has a background in agriculture, having grown up working on a ranch in Colorado, and he has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural business and a master’s degree in animal science. Benjamin is also a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law and is currently an attorney at a New Haven law firm, where a portion of his practice is dedicated to land use issues.
Benjamin’s goal, if elected to the Planning & Zoning Commission, is to work within the Regulations to ensure a proper balance between development and preserving the character of the community.
Phone: 203-439-0962
Email: aldertonb@gmail.com
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PLANNING & ZONING: FULL TERM - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 13B
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PETER BLOMSTROM
Peter Blomstrom is seeking election to his first term on Cheshire’s Planning and Zoning Commission. Peter is a professional urban planner with years of community development expertise. He is well-versed in decision making processes where he considers all sides of an issue, evaluates the alternatives and looks towards the future. With his vast experience and knowledge of planning issues, this summer Peter was given the Democratic endorsement to run for a seat on Cheshire’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
Peter graduated with a B.A. from Clark University in Worcester, MA. After serving three years in the U.S. Army as an Arabic language translator, Peter then continued his studies,
obtaining a Master's degree in Urban Planning from New York University's Graduate School of Public Administration. He worked for more than thirty-five years
in urban planning, housing development and community development at the local, regional, state and federal levels.
During this time Peter developed extensive grant writing and funding experience. He is a retired member of the
American Institute of Certified Planners.
Peter's experience as an urban planner has included working for the City of New Haven and the City of Worcester, MA. He then spent eighteen years as a Community Builder and Senior Housing and Community Development Specialist at the U. S. Department of Housing & Community Development (HUD) in Hartford, CT. During this time, he advised CEOs of Connecticut cities regarding opportunities for HUD and other federal funding. He had oversight responsibility both for HOME funding provided to the State and six of Connecticut's largest cities, and for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) assistance to New Haven, Hartford and other cities.
Recently, Peter completed a ten month contract as a consultant to the City of Bridgeport’s Department of Central Grants and Community Development to manage technical aspects of the federally funded HOME program for housing development.
Peter strongly believes that good plans get good results. When elected to the Planning and Zoning Commission, Peter's priority will be to ensure the Town’s required
Comprehensive Plan of Conservation and Development
is updated and made more useful in implementing
Cheshire’s future development. He especially wants to develop Cheshire's commitment to Open Space in the context of smart-growth for the future.
"I will vigorously pursue wise stewardship of Cheshire’s precious resources.”
Peter has lived in Cheshire since 1989 with his wife Nancy Blomstrom, the retired Library Director of Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, CT.
He is the father of Abigail, an attorney for AOL.com in Washington, D.C., and Eleanor, a graduate of Columbia University with a Masters of International Affairs.
Phone: 203-250-7073
Email: pcblomstrom@yahoo.com
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PLANNING & ZONING: FULL TERM - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 14B
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JOHN KARDARAS
John Kardaras is running for a place as a full member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. He has served as an alternate on the Planning and Zoning Commission since 2004 to the present.
John has a B.A. in Political Science from West Chester University, and a J.D. from the University of Bridgeport, School of Law. He is a board member of various nonprofit organizations, and a member of the Cheshire Democratic Town Committee.
"I wish to use my legal experience, and my experience as an alternate on the Planning and Zoning Commission to serve my community. I welcome the opportunity for public service."
John is an attorney in private practice. His daughter Maria is a senior at Cheshire High School.
Phone: 203-627-2494
Email: mariasdad@aol.com
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PLANNING & ZONING: ALTERNATE - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 15B
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ANDRE MAYE
Andy Maye is running for a second term as an alternate on the Planning and Zoning Commission. He brings to the position many years experience as a H.V.A.C. engineer.
Andy graduated from the University of Connecticut with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He served in the United States Navy as a Second Lieutenant. When he retired from his professional engineering career, Andy joined the Peace Corps at the age of sixty and went to the Ukraine. He is presently semi-retired, working as a substitute teacher. He is a volunteer with the Thresholds program at the Cheshire Correctional Facility which focuses on teaching inmates to develop decision-making and problems-solving skills.
Andy lives in Cheshire with his wife. His four children are grown with successful careers.
Phone: 272-5933
Email: MayeAndy@cox.net
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PLANNING & ZONING: ALTERNATE - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 16B
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JAMES BULGER
Phone: 203-699-8172
Email: irishrm317@att.net
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - ENDORSED
CANDIDATES VOTE ROWS 17B TO 20B
There are three candidates for Zoning Board of Appeals (two Democrats and one Republican) and three candidates for ZBA alternates (two Democrats and one Republican). You
can Vote for ANY two candidates for ZBA and ANY two candidates for ZBA Alternate - they do
NOT all have to be from the same party, and
they can be in the same column.
ZBA:
David Wilkinson Row 17B
Agnes White Row 18B
ZBA Alternate:
Millie Adams Row 19B
Jerry Devine Row 20B
"The Zoning Board of Appeals hears requests from those citizens
appealing an order by the Zoning Enforcement Officer or seeking a
variance of the zoning regulations. The Board is also responsible
for certification of used and new car dealers and auto repair facilities.
"
from the Town of Cheshire Web Site
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 17B
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DAVID WILKINSON
David Wilkinson is running for a third term on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA).
During his last term, he was Secretary of the ZBA. His commitment to preserving the
high quality of life enjoyed by Cheshire residents
led to his endorsement by the Democratic Party for the November 3rd election
as
a candidate for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A native of Wallingford, David moved to Cheshire seven years ago. His previous
involvement with civic activities in his old hometown, including serving
on the Inland and Wetlands Commission and as Secretary-Treasurer of the North
Farms Volunteer Fire Department, naturally led to his involvement with the
future of his new hometown
of Cheshire. Since moving to Cheshire, David has become actively involved in the Cheshire Democratic Town Committee, serving as their Treasurer for six years.
David Wilkinson served in the U.S. Air force from 1965-1969, and was honorably
discharged. He went to college on the G.I. Bill receiving a B.A. in Political
Science from the University of New Haven.
He is retired, having worked as an accountant, primarily at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. David opted to take an early retirement
and now can commit the necessary time for on-site inspections
and to appropriately review all ZBA applications.
A goal of David's if he is re-elected to the Zoning Board of Appeals
will be to review the current zoning regulations pertaining to farm animals in residential neighborhoods with the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Phone: 699-0333
Email: dewilkinson@sbcglobal.net
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 18B
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AGNES WHITE
Agnes White is seeking re-election
to the Zoning Board of Appeals on which she has served for four years -- two years as an alternate member and the past two years as a regular member. As a long-time resident of Cheshire she has been active in many community and civic groups.
Her concern for the Town of Cheshire and her knowledge of the community led her to gain the Democratic endorsement for
the November 3rd election.
Agnes has lived in Cheshire for over thirty-five years raising her five children here. She is retired from her job at Yale New Haven Medical Center in New Haven, Connecticut where she was manager of catering for more than twenty years. In Cheshire, Agnes has served on the Human Services Commission. She is actively involved with the Cheshire Democratic Women's Club.
Phone: 272-2052
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ALTERNATE- ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 19B
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MILLIE ADAMS
Millie Adams is seeking re-election
to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate. Her three years of experience on
the ZBA, her firm understanding of zoning regulations and
her fairness led Millie to gain the Democratic re-endorsement for
this election.
Millie has lived in Cheshire for more than 30 years. She has raised five children, served in the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller, and been
involved with numerous organizations, including serving as Chair of the State Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities, Director of the Cheshire Occupational Career Opportunities, President of the Connecticut Association for the Retarded and President of the Cheshire Democratic Women's Club.
Phone: 272-2642
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ALTERNATE- ENDORSED
CANDIDATE VOTE
ROW 20B
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JERRY DEVINE
Phone: 272-9388
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CONSTABLES - ENDORSED
CANDIDATES VOTE ROWS 21B TO 22B
There are four candidates for Constable;
two Democrats and two Republicans. You
can Vote for ANY two candidates - they do
NOT all have to be from the same party, and
they can be in the same column.
Ronald Gagliardi Row 21B
M. John Lyons Row 22B
For information on Connecticut Constables
CLICK HERE
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CONSTABLE - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE
VOTE
ROW 21B
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RONALD GAGLIARDI
Ronald Gagliardi is running for election as a Democratic endorsed candidate for Constable in the Town of Cheshire.
Phone: 203-272-0701
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CONSTABLE - ENDORSED
CANDIDATE
VOTE
ROW 22B
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M. JOHN LYONS
M. John Lyons is running for re-election as a Democratic endorsed candidate for Constable in the Town of Cheshire.
Phone: 203-271-0203
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