Nominate a Mayor of Norton Candidate and Help Local Charities
The winner of the 2012 crown will split fund-raised dough between a charity of their choice and Parks and Recreation.
We at Norton Patch are teaming up with the Parks and Recreation Department to find the unofficial Mayor of Norton.
We're looking for someone who screams Norton, is proud of the town and is involved. It could be someone who volunteers their time, a member of the business community, a teacher or educator or anyone who is involved in the community. You know who makes this community great and we want to hear about them!
That's where you come in. We are asking readers to make suggestions for who you think should be honored as Mayor of Norton.
We do have two rules. First, anyone who is a current office holder cannot become the Mayor. This means no members of the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee or Planning Board, for example. Nor can the Town Administrator, Town Clerk, Treasurer, etc. be nominated. Members of un-elected volunteer boards and Town Meeting members can be nominated except from Norton Parks and Recreation, since they are co-sponsoring this event.
Secondly, our most important rule is to keep it positive. After we get nominations we are going to ask people to vote and comment why they think their candidate should be elected. We ask readers to offer any positive thoughts on their nominee but to refrain from posting anything negative about any of the other candidates. Any negative comments will be deleted.
And finally, the top two nominees after the voting phase is over, will then get out the vote, asking friends and family for $1 per vote. The person with the most votes after a month of campaigning will win.
The winner will split the fund-raised cash between the Parks and Recreation Department and a charity of their choosing. He or she will also be the Grand Marshall in the annual Norton Parks and Recreation Halloween Parade.
As we move forward, we will provide more details, but for now, all we want are nominees. Who do you think should be Mayor of Norton? Let us know your nominations in the comments section below. The nomination period closes at noon on July 2.
Suzanne Antosca
10:09 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
Sheri Cohen should be nominated for all she does!
Denise Briody
10:15 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
I nominate George Yelle. It's amazing to me all he does to preserve the memories and history of our town--all on a VOLUNTEER basis. He's there at the Historical Society practically every day organizing things people have brought it, he responds to request from people all over looking for family history information, he maintains the museum there at the schoolhouse with Ruth Goold as well as run programs and tours. How many people would give their time so freely for something that goes largely unrecognized? George is an invaluable resource to this town and he should definitely be Mayor!
Norton Mama
10:24 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
Sheri Cohen
Beth McManus
10:47 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
Sheri Cohen
Sheri
11:09 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
Appreciate the votes but I think I am eliminated because I am on the Parks and Rec Commission. Might be a conflict of interest.
Thanks!!
Beth McManus
11:43 am on Monday, June 25, 2012
Sheri if that is true then I will also nominate someone equally deserving and that would be George Yelle. Not only does George do everything Denise has spoken of, he does it with a smile on his face! He is always pleasant and a joy to speak with.
Kelly A. Mello
12:49 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
I should add that because Norton Parks and Recreation is co-sponsoring this, no one from the Board can be nominated.
JF
3:25 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Sheri. you don't ask or expect it, but, you do need to be recognized even it only through these comments. You are a significant contributor to this town so please accept our thank you's for all that you do
Sheri
7:05 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Thanks so much as I really do appreciate it!
Norton Mama
3:38 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
Billy Seaver
Lisa Nastar
8:51 pm on Monday, June 25, 2012
I still vote for Sheri Cohen...there should be an exception if a person gets enough votes for all she does as a memeber of this community.
Sheri
7:07 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Thanks Lisa but I will be looking forward to having the new unofficial Mayor of Norton in the Halloween Parade!!
Berg
6:45 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
The "Man of many Hats"....Steve Bishop!
Ted Kane
8:00 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
I also nominate Steve Bishop. Steve is there for every charitable cause. He does more things for townfolk, "off the radar" than you can count. Steve is involved in many youth sports and serves as a glistening example of what an involved dedicated and committed member of the community is.......
Steven Bishop
12:56 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Ted that is an amazing compliment! Means a lot coming from a person like you. Love ya man!
and......I approve this message !! :)
Trot Nixon
8:31 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Paul Helmreich.
Lynn Carpeno
12:12 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Steve Bishop for Mayor!!!!!!
Lisa Zanoni
12:29 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Steve Bishop!
Steven Bishop
12:57 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Thanks everybody! This is fun :)
Michelle Petersen
2:10 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Steven Bishop!
Heidi Petrilli
3:06 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Steve Bishop for Mayor...and Michelle Petersen as first Lady! Both give so much of themselves to the town of Norton! Together they are the driving force behind so many worthwhile causes that benefit the people of this town.
Cathy wilkerson
3:39 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Sheri Cohen for sure!
Lynn Carpeno
3:42 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Steven Bishop is an amazing person with such a huge heart. Seeing him as the Grand Marshall of the Halloween Parade would just be the tip of the iceberg of recognition he so well deserves!
Jennifer Prescott
3:46 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Steve Bishop for Mayor!!!!! This town will never stop "Party Rockin" as long as Steve is the Mayor!!!!!
Michael & Marilyn Cronin
3:50 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Steve Bishop, aka Man of Many Hats....future aka Mayor of Norton! You go, Steven!!!
Brian
6:03 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
I am sure that he has the hat to wear saving us tax payers so much money. He brings people together from all walks of life to party and he is home grown. GO STEVE BISHOP!!!
Berg
6:40 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
I knew I would get the "Tumbleweed" rolling. I can't think of a better person!
Berg
7:35 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Steve Bishop!!!!
Hiawatha
6:57 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Steve Bishop and TOM Petersen for first lady.
Beth McManus
9:41 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
This is so difficult...I want to split my vote three ways!!! All three have provided so many positive and inspiring actions for the Town of Norton..George Yelle whom I cast a vote for earlier for the above reasons, Steve Bishop for his efforts with countless charities many deeds not publicized or known. He is not in it for any publicity. And lastly Meg Fox for the implementation of the Little Wiffles Program for Special Needs Students and pairing them with high school volunteers. I don't know whom gets more out of the program ~ Meg, the special needs students or the high school volunteers. All three very deserving candidates for Mayor of Norton!
Meg Fox
1:16 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Thank you Beth! I think everyone involved with the Little Wiffles should receive a lot of credit for all their help and dedication.
Denise Briody
10:22 am on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
I still vote for George Yelle--although the others sound all deserving as well. George does stuff for ALL ages of people in town and has been doing it for decades and decades. :-)
jeff kern
4:09 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
I thought that steve Bishop was the Mayor of Norton already. He has my vote, and full support. Your the best Steve.
John Mullis
11:41 am on Thursday, June 28, 2012
Steve has already been nominated so I'll just cast my vote . . . Rock on Steve
Lauren
11:04 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Steve Bishop! He is always donating his services to town affairs!
Ingrid
11:25 am on Monday, July 2, 2012
Steve Bishop :-)
brianna
12:55 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012
Gary Connors!!
Tina Melberg
8:54 am on Wednesday, July 4, 2012
STEVE BISHOP ALL THE WAY!!!!! Hands down, he's THE BEST!!!!
Bob Driscoll
5:32 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012
So many votes for Steve. On and on, it just keeps on going....wait, that's a different Steve Bishop!
Bob Driscoll
5:19 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012
Benny Keene