My name is Roland Carter. As an Andover resident, I am running for the three-year term for the Select Board. A New Hampshire native, I served in the United States Army for three years, managed automobile dealers and construction equipment dealers, and currently own and operate, in its tenth year, an equipment and parts business.
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While living in Pittsfield, I volunteered to be on the Planning Board as an alternate. I was also the chair for the Community Development Committee, working with UNH Cooperative on programs to help boost businesses in town.
Many of my New England-based customers sit on boards and committees in their respective towns. I believe much can be gained from peer-to-peer collaboration and a collective knowledge base, which I am able to draw from. I have seen how some towns have turned themselves around and become stronger communities through this working collaboration. I have seen many situations worked through with most of them.
The town of Andover is a beautiful town. It has the character that fits my personality, pretty laid back and full of caring people. I would like to serve on the Select Board to keep our town moving forward. I want to keep the taxes as low as possible but also assure the town has the services that are required to serve its citizens.
In summary I believe that, with my background of business and management skills, I would be a great fit for Select Board, and I would be honored to receive your vote.