To the editor:
I consider myself fortunate to live in the town of West Stockbridge, a dynamic community comprised of multi-generational families, people who have chosen to relocate here, and those who live here part of the year and spend the winter elsewhere. Each brings benefits to the town that make it an exceptional place to live, work, and vacation.
My husband and I moved here in 2006. We value the diversity of our town and are keenly aware of the effort and need to govern by consensus — a challenging goal whether on the local or national level. Dedicated leadership and commitment to the public good is the key to success.
It is our good fortune in West Stockbridge to have a committed, hard-working Select Board, with Kathleen Keresey as the current chairperson.
Kathleen is the fifth generation of her family to reside here, and her intelligence, competence, and commitment to the success of our town is impressive. She devotes a great deal of creative thought, energy, expertise, and time to the challenge of governing a town with such a diverse population. Her efforts have brought many benefits to West Stockbridge, including, amongst many other achievements, the securing of grants to beautify and enhance the downtown area. Her professional and respectful conduct at town meetings elevates the efforts at cooperative and peaceful town government.
Now is the perfect time to work together to continue the growth and vitality of West Stockbridge. We need the type of leadership that encourages cooperation and respect for all. We need Kathleen Keresey as a member of the West Stockbridge Select Board.
Please vote thoughtfully on Monday, May 8 … vote for Kathleen Keresey.
Thank you for your consideration!
Jerri Buehler
West Stockbridge
