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Harpersfield Honors Three Retirees
HARPERSFIELD - Linda Goss, left, who is retiring as Harpersfield Town Clerk on Dec. 31, holds a plaque presented by Harpersfield Supervisor Lisa Driscoll, commemorating Goss's 28 years of service to the town. She will miss working with the public and will now spend more time with her husband, who is already retired.
Smiling for the camera are the three people who will be retiring on Dec. 31 in the town of Harpersfield, including, from left, 28-year Town Clerk Linda Goss, Deputy Town Clerk Christine Bellinger, and Code Enforcement Officer Tom Little.HARPERSFIELD – The town of Harpersfield held a small reception following last Wednesday's monthly meeting to acknowledge three individuals who will be retiring on Dec. 31. They also heard from two individuals who have applied to serve as a code enforcement officer with the retirement of Tom Little from the post. A new town clerk was appointed last month to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of longtime clerk Linda Goss, and in answer to a question from the town board, there is no plan at this point to appoint a deputy town clerk.
Christine Bellinger is the third retiree. She has served as the deputy town clerk for a number of years. All three were recognized with flowers or a card. Goss received a special plaque for her 28 years of service to the town. The presentation was made by Supervisor Lisa Driscoll. Driscoll thanked all three for "everything you have done for us and for your number of years of service. We will miss you and your experience and guidance," she said.
Driscoll said she appreciated all of their experience when she started as town supervisor. She addressed Goss, presenting her with a plaque and saying how much she appreciated Goss for her experience and pointing her in the right direction."
The two candidates for code enforcement officer introduced themselves and Supervisor Driscoll opened it to questions from the board. Board members asked if they intended to hold regular office hours. Applicants are Christopher Plante, who is a contractor and has served as a code enforcement officer in the town of Middletown. He said he is seeking a part-time position. Richard Brisco is from East Meredith and was recently certified. He also has had his own contracting business and said he is looking forward to the next phase of his construction career. Driscoll said an office is being set up for the new COE and board members asked them if they plan on regular office hours. Both indicated they would. Board members were expected to review the two resumes and make a decision.
The town is proposing to amend the town's Volunteer Firefighter Law to include property tax exemptions no matter what fire district they serve. A public hearing on the proposed amendment will be held at the January meeting.
The union contract with the highway crew has been approved and the town's closing meeting will be held at the January 8th meeting.