After serving as part of the team of Selectpersons for the past three years, I want to thank those I served with and worked with. When I entered office, I was not prepared for the scope of work or the knowledge-base that the job of Selectperson requires.

My singular goal while running for office was to treat everyone the same. In presenting that goal, it became linked with fairness. In hindsight, this linkage, which seemed natural, was in fact a mistake I regret. The idea of what is and what is not fair is not easily defined across the width and breath of the duties of the Board of Selectmen; therefore, treating everyone the same was unfair at times.

I want to also thank those in town who invested their time and attended our meetings and asked questions. Be assured that your attendance made a difference; your questions improved our answers and actions. Communicating clearly and providing the information known builds trust and confidence in town government as a whole. I hope that the improved Web site at Andover.NH.us will continue to improve trust, understanding, and the sharing of ideas.

Our town needs you, your perspective, your ideas, and your hopes. Please take on some active role in our town, by sharing; Andover will be a better place to live and work.