November
2005 Employees of the Month
Scott
Pearson, Building Custodian & Bob
Bothwell, Maintenance Craftsman
Their
efforts and responsiveness to various requests made to both of
them while they work in the Town Hall are highlighted in Selectman
Winston's nomination of Scott Pearson (left) and Bob Bothwell.
(right). For all of this and for their continued dedication to
the Town of Walpole and their profession, it is the Town's pleasure
to present Bob Bothwell and Scott Pearson as the November 2005
Employees of the Month.
October
2005 Employee of the Month
Drew
Hand Acting Highway/Cemetery/Parks Superintendent
His
coordination of Town resources during a severe weekend storm in
October are highlighted in the Town Administrator's nomination
of Drew Hand. Drew's efforts and leadership during the weekend
storm was first-rate. For all of this and for his continued dedication
to the Town of Walpole and his profession, it is the Town's pleasure
to present Acting Highway/Cemetery/Parks Superintendent Drew
Hand as the October 2005 Employee of the Month.
September
2005 Employee of the Month
Dispatcher
Tim Brooks
His
coordination of Police and Fire efforts during a 911 call are
highlighted in the Deputy Police Chief's nomination of Tim Brooks.
Due to Tim's quick and diligent reaction the life of a chocking
baby was saved. For all of this and for his continued dedication
to the Town of Walpole and his profession, it is the Town's pleasure
to present Dispatcher Tim Brooks as the September 2005 Employee
of the Month.
August
2005 Employee of the Month
Police
Officer William Madden
His
hard work and dedication is highlighted in a letter sent by the
Assistant District Attorney. The intelligence, professionalism,
honor and integrity that he exhibits on a daily basis at the Wrentham
District Court is also acknowledged in the Assistant District
Attorney's letter of commendation. For all of that and for his
continued dedication to the Town of Walpole and his profession,
it is the Town's pleasure to present Police Officer William
Madden as the August 2005 Employee of the Month.
July
2005 Employee of the Month
Valorie Donahue, Personnel/Benefits Coordinator
Her
hard work and coordination of the Walpole Walks Program are highlighted
in the Board of Health Agent's nomination of Valorie Donohue.
Val tracked Town employees' walking progress and helped to make
the program a success. The Walpole Walks Program resulted in many
success stories including weight loss, lower cholesterol and blood
pressure. For all of that and for her continued dedication to
the Town of Walpole and her profession, it is the Town's pleasure
to present Valorie Donahue as the July 2005 Employee of the
Month.
June
2005 Employee of the Month
Richard Earl, Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
His
hard work and dedication to the Town of Walpole are highlighted
in the Assistant Highway Superintendent's nomination of Richard
Earl. Richard has gone above and beyond the call of duty during
a very busy Town election and night before the fourth celebration.
For all of that and for his continued dedication to the Town of
Walpole and his profession, it is the Town's pleasure to present
Richard Earl as the June 2005 Employee of the Month.
May
2005 Employee of the Month
Roger
Turner, Emergency Management Director
His
exemplary work and devotion to not only Emergency Management but
also to the Town of Walpole are highlighted in the Town Administrator's
nomination of Roger Turner. Roger has assisted on multiple municipal
projects including helping out with Chemical Treatments to the
Town Ponds and facilitating the extension and eventual completion
of the FY 05 Local Preparedness Grant. For all of that and for
his continued dedication to the Town of Walpole and his profession,
it is the Town's pleasure to present Roger Turner as the
May 2005 Employee of the Month.
April
2005 Employee of the Month
Warren
Smith, Reference Services Librarian
His
knowledge base and dedication to the Walpole Library are highlighted
in the Library Director's nomination of Warren Smith. Warren has
risen to the challenges that have come up during the month of
April and the feedback from the Library users regarding his performance
has been very positive. For all of that and for his continued
dedication to the Town of Walpole and his profession, it is the
Town's pleasure to present Warren Smith as the April
2005 Employee of the Month.
March
2005 Employee of the Month
Robin
Chapell, Health Agent
Her
innovative and enthusiastic approach to the employee health seminars
are highlighted in the Personnel and Benefits Coordinator's nomination
of Robin Chapell. Robin has gone the extra mile implementing employee
health events such as, strengthening sessions, "sun talks",
cardiovascular disease screening and the employee walking program.
For all of that and for her continued dedication to the Town of
Walpole and her profession, it is the Town's pleasure to present
Robin Chapel as the March 2005 Employee of the Month.
February
2005 Employee of the Month
Pat
MacConnell, Assistant Town Clerk
Her
hard work and due diligence during the election season are highlighted
in the Town Clerk's nomination of Pat MacConnell. Pat has been
a critical part of the Town Clerk's office. For all of that and
for her continued dedication to the Town of Walpole and her profession,
it is the Town's pleasure to present Pat MacConnell as the
February 2005 Employee of the Month.
January
2005 Employee of the Month
Walpole's
Department of Public Works
Their
hard work and due diligence are highlighted in the Town Administrator's
nomination of the Department of Public Works employees. The Town
Administrator cited the DPW's ability and willingness to brave
the bitter cold and snowy conditions to keep the Town's streets
and sidewalks open and passable. The storm of January 22-23 produced
nearly 30 inches of snow and without everyone working as a cohesive
team it could have been a very difficult situation for the Town
of Walpole. For all of that and for their continued dedication
to the Town of Walpole and their profession, it is the Town's
pleasure to present Department of Public Works Employees as
the January 2005 Employee
of the Month.
