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Boards & Commissions
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| The Town of Stratford's Boards and Commissions are advisory groups formed to assist the Mayor and the Town Council in making important policy decisions. These groups research, study and discuss specific issues effecting the community and present their recommendations to the Mayor and the Town Council. |
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Boards, Commissions, Agencies, and Authorities
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| ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR CABLE TELEVISION AREA II |
| 2-year terms 3 Members from Stratford appointed by Mayor — 1 Member appointed by the Board of Education |
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Date term expires |
| Bruce Alessie |
June 30, 2008 |
| Vacant (selected by Board of Education) |
June 30, 2008 |
| Kent Miller |
June 30, 2008 |
| Heather Siano |
June 30, 2008 |
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ARTS COMMISSION
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| 5-year terms — appointed by Mayor, 7 Members, 2 Alternates |
| Dale Curtis (R) |
April 9, 2009 |
| Stephen M. Duncan (D) |
April 9, 2010 |
| Edward Goodrich (R) |
April 9, 2010 |
| Sara Krochko (D) — Treasurer |
April 9, 2011 |
| J. Sibley Law (D) — Chair |
April 9, 2011 |
| Sherman Nelson (D) |
April 8, 2008 |
| Vacant |
April 9, 2007 |
| Alternates |
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| Bruce Hirsch (D) |
November 1, 2011 |
| Vacant |
Aug. 12, 2006 |
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| ASSESSMENT APPEALS, BOARD OF |
| 4-year term (per ordinance 00-6 dated 3/13/00), appointed by Council |
| Regular Members |
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| Thomas Moore (R) |
Jan. 1, 2008 |
| Howard E. Johnson (D) |
Jan. 1, 2007 |
| William Correia (R) |
Dec. 31, 2008 |
| Alternate Members |
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| Virginia Murolo (D) |
March 13, 2008 |
| Thomas McAlarney (R) |
March 13, 2008 |
| Dale Curtis (R) |
March 13, 2008 |
| Additional (temporary) Members 2-year term (yr of + yr after reval) |
| Robyn Greenspan (D) |
1/1/04 to 12/31/06 |
| Vacant |
1/1/04 to 12/31/05 |
| Ad Hoc Member, Tax Assessor |
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| BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS |
| ELECTED to a 4-year term of office |
| I. Stephanie D. Philips (D) |
Dec. 31, 2009 |
| II. Ronald Moreau (R) |
Dec. 31, 2009 |
| III. Gregory Wanamaker (D) |
Dec. 31, 2009 |
| IV. Maynard Dougherty (R) |
Dec. 31, 2007 |
| V. Karen L. Feehan (R) |
Dec. 31, 2007 |
| Alternates - 3-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE - APPOINTED BY COUNCIL |
| Joseph Crudo (R) |
Jan. 1, 2010 |
| Michael Reekie (R) |
Jan. 1, 2009 |
| Thomas Cotter (R) |
Jan. 1, 2008 |
| Secretary: Debbie Baran |
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| BOOTHE PARK COMMISSION |
| 5-year term, appointed by Mayor, 7 Members, 2 Mayor members (per amendment passed 6/12/00) |
| Council Members |
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| Robert Camillo |
District Eight |
| Alvin O'Neal |
District Two |
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| Joan Brazzell |
July 11, 2009 |
| Richard Brown |
July 11, 2009 |
| Bessie Burton |
July 11, 2009 |
| Beth Daponte |
July 11, 2009 |
| Stephanie Philips |
July 10, 2009 |
| Anna Scala |
July 10, 2009 |
| Sarah Mahoney Voccola |
July 11, 2009 |
| Secretary: Debbie Gallo |
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| COMMISSION ON AGING |
| 3-year terms - appointed by Mayor |
| Barbara Detoto |
Nov. 30, 2006 |
| Doris Emerick |
Nov. 30, 2007 |
| Kathleen Fagella |
Nov. 30, 2008 |
| Bob Hargus |
Nov. 30, 2007 |
| Kerwin Lanz |
Nov. 30, 2006 |
| Diane Puterski - Baldwin Center |
Nov. 30, 2006 |
| Donna Reynolds |
Nov. 30, 2007 |
| Patricia Shaham |
Nov. 30, 2008 |
| Evelyn Sills |
Nov. 30, 2007 |
| Beth Strimpel |
Nov. 30, 2008 |
| Avril Westmoreland |
Nov. 30, 2008 |
| Josephine Wigglesworth |
Nov. 30, 2006 |
| Dolores “Dot” K. Zimmer |
Nov. 30, 2006 |
| Secretary: |
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| CONSERVATION COMMISSION |
| 4-YEAR TERM OF OFFICE - appointed by Mayor, 9 Members (one of which is a Council Member), 3 Alternates |
| Council Liaison James Feehan |
Dec. 10, 2007 |
| Gregg Dancho— Chairman |
Sept. 30, 2007 |
| Paul Joy |
Sept. 30, 2007 |
| Anthony Ross |
Sept. 30, 2006 |
| Robert Connolly |
Sept. 30, 2006 |
| Marcia Stewart |
Sept. 30, 2009 |
| Denise Nelson |
Sept. 30, 2009 |
| Karen Rodia |
Sept. 30, 2008 |
| Joseph Dimenno |
Sept. 30, 2008 |
| Alternates — 3-year term |
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| Gregory Watkins-Colwell |
Sept. 30, 2006 |
| Vacant |
Sept. 30, 2005 |
| Richard Heiden |
Sept. 30, 2007 |
| Secretary: Debbie Gallo |
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| CONSERVATION OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE |
| Established July 1994 |
| Roger Lawson |
Advisor |
| David Killeen |
Town Planner |
| Marcia Stewart |
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| Greg Dancho |
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| Joseph Dimenno |
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| Karen Rodia |
Chairman |
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| DISABILITY REVIEW BOARD |
| 2-year term, appointed by Council |
| Scott Falls, Esq., |
1/13/2006 |
| Herbert Hermele, M.D. |
1/13/2006 |
| James Ralabate, M.D. |
1/13/2006 |
| Secretary: Carol Cabral |
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| ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION |
| Appointed by Mayor |
| Regular Members |
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| Bruce Alessie |
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| Al Baran |
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| Benjamin Barnes |
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| Frank Chipman |
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| Robyn Greenspan |
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| Danielle Hawthorne |
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| Laura Hoydick |
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| Maury Johnson |
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| Sara Krochko |
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| Vera Maximin |
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| David McMahon |
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| Dave Mooney |
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| Neil Sherman |
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| Duncan Yetman |
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| ETHICS COMMISSION |
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| 5-year term, appointed by Mayor (amendment adopted June 10, 2002) |
| Susan N. Birge (U), Chairperson |
October 31, 2010 |
| Robert D. Chaloux (R), Vice Chairperson |
July 10, 2008 |
| Steven D. Biley (U), Secretary |
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| Rev. Anthony Kopka (D), Commissioner |
July 10, 2007 |
| Susan Monroe (R) , Commissioner |
October 31, 2009 |
| Alternates |
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| Richard Chokas (R), Alternate |
October 31, 2008 |
| Henry Riccio (U), Alternate |
October 31, 2007 |
| Vacant, Alternate |
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| GREATER BRIDGEPORT TRANSIT AUTHORITY |
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Stratford Representatives 4-year terms, appointed by Mayor
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| Laurie P. Goodsell |
Dec., 2004 |
| Kevin J. Harkins |
Dec., 2006 |
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| HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION |
| 5-year term, appointed by Mayor |
| Paul Joy |
May 11, 2009 |
| Ann Miron |
May 11, 2007 |
| Patricia Pistey |
May 11, 2009 |
| Paul Reslink |
May 11, 2011 |
| Thomas M. Yemm - Chairman |
May 10, 2008 |
| Town Historian |
contemporaneously w/appointment |
| Alternates |
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| Michael Bingham |
August 1, 2007 |
| Beth Daponte |
May 11, 2011 |
| Lisa Donnelly |
May 10, 2008 |
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| INLAND WETLANDS & WATERCOURSES |
| 4-year term, appointed by Mayor per § 217-4, 7 Members total: 1 from Waterfront/Harbor, 2 from Conservation Commission, 2 Alternates |
| At-Large Representatives |
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| Peter Nelson |
May 31, 2008 |
| Ronald Hojdich |
May 31, 2008 |
| Robert Wannagot |
May 31, 2010 |
| VACANT |
May 31, 2008 |
| Conservation Commission Representatives |
| Robert Connolly |
May 31, 2006 |
| Anthony Ross |
May 31, 2006 |
| Waterfront Harbor Mgmt rep |
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| Edward Scinto |
May 31, 2008 |
| Alternates |
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| Anthony Capuano |
May 31, 2010 |
| Jeanette Vail |
May 31, 2006 |
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| LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (3-year term, appointed by Council) |
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| Barbara Blosveren, Director |
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| Judith Crudo (R) |
Dec. 31, 2009 |
| Thomas Hall (U) |
Dec. 31, 2008 |
| Robert L. Smith (U) |
Dec. 31, 2008 |
| Susan Fennell (R) |
Dec. 31, 2008 |
| Jonathan Roper (D) |
Dec. 31, 2008 |
| Doreen Jaekle (R) |
Dec. 31, 2007 |
| Karla Glad (R) |
Dec. 31, 2007 |
| Elaine Watson (D) |
Dec. 31, 2007 |
| Maria G. Ferrera (D) |
Dec. 31, 2007 |
| Joel F. Pleban (R) |
Dec. 31, 2006 |
| Vacant |
Dec. 31, 2006 |
| STRATFORD LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OFFICERS |
| Robyn Proto (R) |
President |
| Steven Unger |
Vice President |
| Jonathan Roper |
Secretary |
| Vacant |
Asst. Secretary |
| Joel F. Pleban |
Treasurer |
| George Opdyke |
Asst. Treasurer |
| STRATFORD LIBRARY ASSOCIATION LIFE MEMBERS |
| Constantine Chagares (R) |
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| Joseph Janucik (D) |
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| George Opdyke (R) |
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| Reyna Pickus (R) |
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| Steven Unger (D) |
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| Robyn Proto (R) |
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J. Vincent Chase
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Resigned |
| Richard Kleindienst (R) |
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| Maria Ferrera (D) |
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| Joel F. Pleban (R) |
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| Beth Morgan (D) |
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| Shelley S. Hall (U) |
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| LONGBROOK PARK COMMISSION |
| established Nov. 3, 2003. 7 members, appointed by Mayor |
| Three members from Town Council (concurrent with Council) |
| 1. Gavin B. Forrester, III (U) |
Third District Councilman |
| 2. William A. Stroomer (R) |
Seventh District Councilman |
| 3. Council member to ensure Council Minority representation |
| Four (4) members of the electorate (3-year term) |
| 1. John Fahan (D) |
Nov. 6, 2009 |
| 2. Rose Ippolito (R) |
Nov. 6, 2009 |
| 3. James McGuire (D) |
Nov. 6, 2008 |
| 2. Joseph Sorrentino (D) |
Nov. 6, 2008 |
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| MAYOR'S CITIZENS PANEL |
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Ann Baker
Joyce Baran
Peggy Barnish
Mark Blackwell
Adam Brill
Dennis Broedlin
Michael E. Buckmir
Brenda Burton-Selden
Pat Carolan
Richard Chokas
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Susan Collier
James Connolly
Fred Cotter
Desiree Darden
Larry Farrell
Richard Fredette
Johnny Gamble
Elyse Gross
David Kennedy
Richard Kleindienst
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Anthony Kopka
Joseph Kubic
Patti Law
Damon Lewis
Charles A. Lindberg
Bernadette Lynch
Ann Miron
Susan Monroe
Lee Ann Murphy
Madeline Neupert
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Reginald Norman
Bill O'Brien
Stephanie Philips
Carlos Ruiz
Paul Sankowski
Jason Santi
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Anthony Schirillo
James F. Sinnott
Malcolm Starratt
Marcia Stewart
Tara Wexler |
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| Kevin Williams |
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| PLANNING COMMISSION |
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| ELECTED, 4-year term of Office (vacancy appointed by Planning Commission) |
| I. Robert Connolly (R) |
Dec. 31, 2007 |
| II. John F. Caldwell (R) |
Dec. 31, 2007 |
| III. Paula Gabriele (D) |
Dec. 31, 2009 |
| IV. Charles Mulin (R) |
Dec. 31, 2009 |
| V. Joseph A. Vecsey (R) |
Dec. 31, 2009 |
| Alternates - Appointed by Council, 3-year term |
| Thomas Moore (R) |
Jan. 2010 |
| Howard Johnson (D) |
Jan. 2009 |
| John Lopez (R) |
Jan. 2008 |
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| RECYCLING COMMITTEE |
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| 2-year term, appointed by Council |
| Richard Fredette |
Dec. 31, 2005 |
| William F. O'Brien, Chairman |
Dec. 31, 2001 |
| Pamela Fogarty |
Dec. 31, 2001 |
| Steven Law |
Dec. 31, 2002 |
| Paul R. Lutson |
Dec. 31, 2002 |
| Alternates |
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| Robert Calzone |
Dec. 31, 2005 |
| Susan Stevens |
Dec. 31, 1999 |
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| ROOSEVELT FOREST COMMISSION |
| Appointed by Mayor, 3-year terms |
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James Feehan (R), 9th dist. Councilman |
Dec. 11, 2007 |
| Drew Bodington co-chair (R) |
May 2008 |
| Ellen Scerba-Carey (U) |
May 2008 |
| Joseph DiMenno (U) |
May 2008 |
| Joseph L. Homza (R) |
Sept. 2007 |
| Richard Chokas (R) |
Sept. 2007 |
| Jim Brown (U) |
May 2007 |
| Christopher S. Parchinski (R) |
May 2007 |
| Sheryl A. DeCilio co-chair (R) |
May 2007 |
| Alternate Members - appointed by Council, 3-year terms |
| Rick Marcone (D) |
Aug. 31, 2009 |
| Peter J. Mariconda (U) |
Sept. 2006 |
| Secretary: Christine Pastor |
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| SHELLFISH COMMISSION - Appointed by Mayor |
| 4-Year Term commencing Jan. 1, 2003 |
| Timothy Barber (U) |
Dec. 31, 2006 |
| Robert Wannagot (D) |
Dec. 31, 2006 |
| Lou Spada (D) |
Jan. 1, 2003 |
| 3-Year term, commencing Jan. 1, 1999 |
| Jennifer M.F. Hillgen-Santa, Esq. |
Dec. 31, 2006 |
| Bob Wannagot |
Dec. 31, 2006 |
| Alternates-2-year term commencing 1/1/99 (1 vac) |
| Daniel B. Brown |
Dec. 31, 2006 |
| vacant |
Dec. 31, 2006 |
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| SHORT BEACH COMMISSION |
| 3-year term — Appointed by Mayor |
| Michael A. Julian |
District One |
| Alvin O’Neal |
District Two |
| Jean Boudreau |
Jan. 2, 2009 |
| Robert Connolly |
Jan. 2, 2007 |
| Pat Corcoran |
Jan. 2, 2006 |
| Anthony Ross |
Jan. 2, 2007 |
| Dr. Theodore Spivack |
Jan. 2, 2009 |
| Secretary: Betsy Ross |
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| STRATFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY - 5-year term |
| Thomas English |
June 30, 2009 |
| Jackie Cooper |
June 30, 2008 |
| Faye Arlio |
June 30, 2007 |
| Margaret Voccola |
June 30, 2006 |
| Linda Palermo |
June 30, 2005 |
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STRATFORD HOUSING PARTNERSHIP Appointments made by Council Chairman - ESTABLISHED 2/22/90
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| COUNCIL CHAIRMAN'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR A TERM OF FIVE (5) YEARS |
| William Cabral |
Expires 2/22/05 |
| A REPRESENTATIVE OF PLANNING COMMISSION FOR TERM OF FOUR YEARS |
| Unexpired Term (F. Waugh) |
2/22/98 |
| A REP. OF THE ZONING COMMISSION OR ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS - FOUR (4) YEAR TERM |
| Anthony Ross |
Expires 2/22/07 |
| THE TOWN PLANNER - PERMANENT MEMBER OF PARTNERSHIP AND EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO OCCUPIES THIS POSITION SHALL BE APPOINTED MEMBER OF THE PARTNERSHIP FOR THE DURATION OF HIS TERM OF OFFICE. |
| David Killeen |
PERMANENT MEMBER |
| THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY - PERMANENT MEMBER OF THE PARTNERSHIP |
| Kevin Nelson |
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| DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY - PERMANENT MEMBER |
| Diane C. Toolan |
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| THREE (3) MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY AS FOLLOWS - 3-YEAR TERM |
| Alvin O'Neal |
2/22/2004 |
| Walter N. Harris |
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| Katherine M. O'Connor |
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| FOUR (4) MEMBERS AT LARGE AS FOLLOWS: 2-YEAR TERM |
| Paul S. Corvino |
2/22/05 |
| Phillip E. Crosby |
2/22/04 |
| Susan Youngquist |
2/22/04 |
| Susan Becker |
2/22/04 |
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| WATERFRONT HARBOR MANAGEMENT COMMISSION |
| 5-year term, appointed by Council |
| Frank Stirna (U) |
May 31, 2011 |
| Thomas Gloersen (R) - Sgt-at-Arms |
May 31, 2011 |
| Scott Corner (D) |
May 31, 2010 |
| Richard T. Rhatigan (R) |
June 30, 2010 |
| Thomas J. Fahy (D) |
May 31, 2009 |
| Edward Scinto (R) |
May 31, 2009 |
| David Salik (R) |
May 31, 2009 |
| Bill Rock (R) - Chairman |
May 31, 2008 |
| Mark Cody (R) |
May 31, 2008 |
| Alan Minter (D) - Secretary |
June 30, 2007 |
| Cameron Dunlap (R) - Vice Chair |
May 31, 2007 |
| Alternates - Appointed by Town Council, 2-year term |
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| Carl Ferrarese, Sr. |
May 31, 2006 |
| Robert Sammis (R) |
May 31, 2006 |
| Secretary: Betsy Ross |
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| ZONING COMMISSION - ELECTED, 4-year term |
| Paul S. Corvino (D) |
Dec. 31, 2007 |
| Richard Fredette (D) |
Dec. 31, 2007 |
| Edward McDonald (D) |
Dec. 31, 2009 |
| Christopher Silhavey (R) |
Dec. 31, 2009 |
| Adam Bonoff (R) |
Dec. 31, 2009 |
| Alternates - Appointed, 3-year term |
| Ronald J. Hojdich (D) |
Jan. 1, 2010 |
| Michael E. Buckmir (R) |
Jan. 1, 2009 |
| Kevin Harkins (R) |
Jan. 1, 2008 |
| Secretary: Gail DeCilio |
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| TASK FORCES |
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| AIRPORT NOISE ABATEMENT |
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Established October 14, 2003, 5 members, to report back in 6 months, appointed by the Mayor to include the Mayor or his designee
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| Mayor's Appointee |
| Denise Nelson |
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| Protect Your Environment (a.k.a. PYE) representative |
| Marcia Stewart |
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| Stratford electorate residing in Councilmanic district One |
| Barbara Canevari |
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| Stratford electorate residing in Councilmanic district Two |
| Abigain Delgado |
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| Stratford electorate at Large |
| Donald Kikta |
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| LONG BEACH WEST |
| 11 members appointed by Mayor to report back in 6 months |
| Member or alternate of Zoning Commission |
| Paul S. Corvino |
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| Member or alternate of Planning Commission |
| Donald Kikta |
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| Member from the Stratford Chamber of Commerce |
| Timothy Bishop |
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| Member from the Harbor Management Commission |
| Thomas Fahy |
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| Member of Conservation Commission |
| Anthony Ross |
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| Member of Public Safety Committee |
| David Salik |
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| Member of the Town’s Recreation Department |
| Patricia Patusky |
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| Stratford Electorate Member |
| Lewis Knapp |
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| Richard Kleindienst |
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| Marcia Stewart |
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| APPOINTEES, ELECTED OFFICIALS |
| HARBOR MASTER - APPOINTED BY GOVERNOR |
| Ross Hatfield (R) |
expires 6/30/2007 |
| DEPUTY HARBOR MASTER |
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| Open |
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| CONSTABLES - ELECTED, 2-year term of Office |
| Paul R. Mathewson (R) |
Nov. 2007 |
| William DiFederico (R) |
Nov. 2007 |
| Kevin J. Harkins (R) |
Nov. 2007 |
| Robert J. Connolly (R) |
Nov. 2007 |
| Anne Marie Buehler (D) |
Nov. 2007 |
| Tracey S. Chavis (D) |
Nov. 2007 |
| Richard Brown (D) |
Nov. 2007 |
| SELECTMEN – ELECTED — term concurrent with Council |
| Edward J. Goodrich |
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| Josephine Ellen Smith |
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| REGISTRARS OF VOTERS - ELECTED, 4-year term of office |
| Louis A. DeCilio (R) |
November, 2008 |
| Richard Miron (D) |
November, 2008 |
| JUDGE OF PROBATE - ELECTED, 4-year term |
| Judge F. Paul Kurmay |
November, 2006 |
| VETERANS’ MONUMENT PRESERVATION COMMISSION FOR ACADEMY HILL established May 10, 2004, appointed by the Mayor, 4-year terms, Chairman appointed by the Mayor |
| Representative from Public Works Dept. — selected by Town Manager or Mayor |
| John Carroll |
Supt. Building Maintenance |
| Representative from Historic District |
| Paul Joy |
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| Veterans from Stratford |
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| Robert Mastroni, |
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| Representatives-At-Large |
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| Largest Common Interest Communities Representatives selected by Board of Directors of the Association, approved by council, Initially 4-year term and thereafter 2-year term |
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| Representatives who own an Interest in Common Interest Communities — as selected by the board of directors of the Association approved by council, initially for 3-year term and thereafter for a 2-year term. |
| Jeff Cybart |
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