Philip J. Vetro & Jessica Blacketter - Board of Aldermen, David Amendola & David Hourigan - Board of Education, Susan Shaw - Planning and Zoning, Claire Phelan - Constable Photos and Bios follow

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Philip J. Vetro - Board of Aldermen

Phil is serving his third term on the Board of Aldermen. He is a Milford Chamber of Commerce Ambassador and has previously held the following positions:

• Milford's Council of Aging liaison
• Planning and Zoning Board liaison
• Public Works Committee liaison
• Captain of the Point Beach Volunteer Fire Engine Co. #6

Phil has also previously served on

• The Sewer Commission
• Library Renovation Committee (Vice Chairman)
• Milford Planning and Zoning Board (seven years without missing a scheduled meeting)

Phil Vetro and his wife, Peggi, have lived in Milford for 36 years where they have raised their sons, Philip Jr. and Thomas, both of whom are married now. Phil is the proud grandfather of Michael and Marissa, children of Tom.

Phil is a Marine Corps. Veteran, who has owned and operated his own business as a home improvement contractor for over thirty years.

As a Boy Scout leader, or in the many other volunteer positions that he has held, Phil has donated his time, energy and passion to serving all of Milford's citizens. His civic-mindedness, commitment and experience as a problem-solver make Phil Vetro a winning candidate for re-election to the Board of Aldermen.

Email: [email protected]

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Jessica Blacketter - Board of Aldermen

First time Alderman Jessica Blacketter is well-known around Milford for her volunteer work to strengthen our community. Jessica’s work includes:

• Past-Chair of the Milford Anti-Hate Task Force, where she was active in the “Celebrate Diversity” campaign
• Woodmont United Church of Christ – Member, Finance Committee and the Mission to the Poor and Hungry; Co-chair/Chair of Deacons from 2003 to 2005
• Soccer Coach (1998-2004)
• Softball Manager (Spring 2006)
• Sunday School Teacher in 2004
• Red Cross Blood gallon+ Donor
• CT Special Olympics volunteer.

Jessica and her two daughters, ages 13 and 11, have been residents of Woodmont since June 2001. She received her BS in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in1991 from Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY. After receiving her degree, Jessica worked as Fleet Engineer for the USS Great Lakes Fleet, Duluth, MN and as Fleet Engineer - Inland Steel, East Chicago, IN. Jessica currently holds the position of Chief Estimator at Derecktor Shipyards in Bridgeport. Derecktor designs and manufactures yachts, commercial and government boats. Her previous titles at the company were Project Engineer and Project Manager.

Jessica knows that Milford is dynamic and is at a point at which there is great potential for change. She will use her knowledge and leadership abilities to help ensure that the changes are beneficial to Milford as a community.

Email: [email protected]

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David Amendola - Board of Education

David played an active role in helping Milford become the first Board of Education in New England to be ISO-9000 certified. He approaches all budget transactions in a business-like manner and works to ensure that Milford 's schools are “Best in Class”. In his tenure on the Milford Board of Education Dave has served as

• Minority Leader
• Chairman, Long Range Planning Committee
• Member, Policy Committee

Dave is owner of Winning Edge Embroidery. His other interests and work include the following positions:

• Member, St. Agnes Church
• Member, St. Joseph Men's Society
• Member, the Milford Elks
• President, Orchard Hills Basketball program
• Volunteer, Special Olympics
• Member, The Mayor's Committee for People with Disabilities

David and his wife, Pamela McMullen Amendola are the proud parents of Matthew, Christopher and Peter. David is committed to providing Milford's students with access to the highest quality programs, services, and facilities.

Email: [email protected]

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David Hourigan - Board of Education

Board of Education member David Hourigan is a familiar face to school children, teens and adults of Milford as an educator in elementary and high schools for 37 years, and as the Director of Milford's Adult Education program for the past 21 years. Mr. Hourigan believes the children in Milford are entitled to the best educational opportunities and as a former educator, he can make the decisions that will ensure this education.

• Milford Bar Association's Liberty Bell Award for Outstanding Community Service
• Created the Milford Literacy Volunteer Program
• Assisted in development of the Milford Resource Center and the Alternative Education Program
• long time coach and official for baseball, softball, soccer and basketball
• Served as President of the Daniel S. Wasson League

David and his wife, Deborah, have raised their three children, Melissa, David and Sarah in Milford.

Email: [email protected]

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Susan Shaw - Planning and Zoning

Susan Shaw is the owner of Collected Stories Bookstore in downtown Milford. Susan attended school in San Francisco, and studied at New York University and University of Southern California. She received an advanced certification in hand bookbinding and restoration from the Ann & Theo Kahle Institute in Berkeley, California. Susan’s career in the book business has included:

• Director of Marketing and Sales, Taunton Press
• Executive Vice-President and Director of Sales and Marketing, Login Publishers
• Member, Board of Login Publishers Consortium (Chicago)
• Director of Trade Sales, Workman Publishing and HarperCollins Publishers

Susan’s various memberships are:

• President, Downtown Milford Business Association - representing over 70 businesses in our historic downtown
• Member, Milford Chamber of Commerce
• Member, the American Booksellers Association
• Member, New England Independent Booksellers Association
• Board of Directors, Northern California Booksellers Association
• Member, Audubon Society

Susan is an avid supporter of Downtown business and was part of the team that put together Milford’s Captain Kidd Treasure Hunt, the Open Doors of Milford event (raising over $7,000 for Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp), and Friday Night at the Oyster Festival.

With her family, she is involved in conservation efforts in the Southern Connecticut area. Her son James, who attends East Shore Middle School, is an avid naturalist and bird-watcher. A longtime resident of Milford, Susan and her family has lived in the Point Beach area for 15 years.

Email:[email protected]

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Claire Phelan - Constable