2009 Employees of the Month

December 2009 Employee of the Month
Landis Hershey, Conservation Agent

Her assistance during the construction of the School Meadow Brook Sidewalk are highlighted in the DPW Director’s nomination of Conservation Agent Landis Hershey as the December 2009 Walpole Employee of the Month.

November 2009 Employees of the Month
Karen Connolly, Treasurer/Tax Collector Staff Assistant
Kathy Hutchinson, Assistant Treasurer/Tax Collector
Joy Idman, Treasurer/Tax Collector Staff Assistant

Their diligent work in the Treasurer/Tax Collector’s office are highlighted in the Finance Director’s nomination of Kathy Hutchinson, Joy Idman and Karen Connolly as the November 2009 Employees of the Month. Over the last six months the Finance Department has faced a very difficult time and during that period each one of them has taken on additional workloads without hesitation or complaint.

October 2009 Employee of the Month
Mark Good, Finance Director

His solid finance skills and dedication to his job are highlighted in Selectman Cliff Snuffer’s nomination of Finance Director Mark Good as the October 2009 Employee of the Month.

September 2009 Employee of the Month
Police Chief Richard Stillman

His hard work and exemplary leadership style are highlighted in Selectman Timson’s nomination of  Chief Stillman as the September 2009 Employee of the Month.

August 2009 Employee of the Month
Water Department Maintenance Person Dan Ryan

His hard work and extraordinary efforts are highlighted in Selectman Sullivan’s nomination of  Dan Ryan as the August 2009 Employee of the Month.

July 2009 Employees of the Month
Fire Department Captain Steve Smith
Recreation Department Special Instructor Aicha Kelley
Recreation Department Assistant Judy Audotore

Their tireless efforts fundraising for the Night Before the Fourth celebration are highlighted in the Recreation Director’s nomination of Steve Smith, Aicha Kelley, and Judy Audotore as the July 2009 Employees of the Month.

June 2009 Employee of the Month
Police Officer John White

His hard work and instrumental efforts resolving serious situation on June 19, 2009 are highlighted in the Police Chief’s nomination of Police Officer Jim White as the Employee of the Month for June 2009.

May 2009 Employee of the Month
Stephanie Mercandetti, Economic Development and Grants Officer

Her diligent work as the Economic Development and Grants Officer for the Town of Walpole are highlighted in the Town Administrator’s nomination of Stephanie Mercandetti  as the May 2009 Employee of the Month. Stephanie has demonstrated an excellent ability to facilitate discussion between local business owners and the Town of Walpole.

March and April 2009 Employees of the Month
Officers Heather Sullivan, Brian Becker, Steven Foley, and Martin McDonagh

Their excellent police work while investigating the Hess gas station case are highlighted in Police Lieutenant Fred Leland’s nomination of Officers Heather Sullivan, Brian Becker, Steven Foley, and Martin McDonagh as Employees of the Month. The collective effort of the above-mentioned officers brought a quick and safe resolution to the case.

February 2009 Employee of the Month
Karen Beaton, Assistant Town Accountant

Karen’s willingness to take on additional work and projects in the Town Accountant’s office are highlighted in the Town Accountant’s nomination of Karen Beaton for the February 2009 Employee of the Month.

January 2009 Employee of the Month
Debbie McElhinney, Purchasing Coordinator

Her hard work and dedication are highlighted in the Assistant Town Administrator’s nomination of Debbie McElhinney as the January Employee of the Month. Debbie’s help and assistance over the past few months has been unbelievable.