2004
Employees of the Month
December
2004 Employee of the Month
Chief Ed
Hartmann
For
over thirty-six years Chief Hartmann has been a diligent and faithful
Town Employee. Chief Hartmann has demonstrated great leadership
and a tremendous ability to direct the Walpole Fire Department.
For all of that and for his dedication to the Town of Walpole
and his profession, it is the Town's pleasure to present Chief
Ed Hartmann as the December 2004 Employee of the Month. The
Town wishes Chief Hartmann well in his retirement years.
November
2004 Employee of the Month
Tom
Perciaccante
His
hard work and environmental diligence are highlighted in the Board
of Health's Agent nomination of Tom Perciaccante. Tom has been
a critical part of the Town's CORE team that worked on improving
the conditions of the DPW facility. 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 Tom Perciaccante as the
November 2004 Employee of the Month.
October
2004 Employee of the Month
Officer
Tim Sullivan
His
decisiveness and quick decision-making ability under extreme circumstances
are highlighted in the Police Chief's nomination of Officer Tim
Sullivan. Tim showed great restraint and remained calm in the
face of a very dangerous career criminal. 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 Officer Tim Sullivan as
the October 2004 Employee of the Month.
September
2004 Employee of the Month
Liz
Gaffey, Customer Service Representative
Her
exemplary customer service to all of the residents who come into
Town Clerk's office and her willingness to come in to the Town
Hall after hours to help Walpole Citizens are highlighted in Personnel
And Benefits Coordinator's nomination of Elizabeth Gaffey. 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 Liz
Gaffey as the September 2004 Employee of the Month.
August
2004 Employee of the Month
Mary
Feldman, Board of Health Staff Assistant
Her
exemplary customer service to all of the residents and permit
holders who come into Board of Health and her commitment to customer
service are highlighted in the Board of Health Agent's nomination
of Mary Feldman. 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 Mary Feldman as the August 2004 Employee of the
Month.
July
2004 Employee of the Month
Mark
Jones
The
Town Engineer nominated Mark Jones for his dedication to GIS and
his preparation of maps and graphics that were instrumental to
the Town being awarded the Public Works Economic Development 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
Mark Jones as the July 2004 Employee of the Month.
June
2004 Employee of the Month
Scott
Gustafson
His
willingness to conduct a vulnerable water assessment for the EPA
and due diligence was key to bringing the water treatment plant
online are highlighted in the Water Superintendent's nomination
of Scott Gustafson. 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 Scott Gustafson as the June 2004 Employee of the
Month.
May
2004 Employee of the Month
Linda
Menyo
Going
above and beyond the call of duty in the performance of her post
as the Building Department Assistant are highlighted in the Building
Commissioner's nomination of Linda Menyo. Linda is always pleasant
and does whatever she can to help homeowners and contractors out
during the building process. 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 Linda Menyo as the May 2004 Employee
of the Month.
April
2004 Employees of the Month
Officers
John Carmichael & Jackie Nay
Outstanding
efforts in the performance of their responsibilities as Rape Aggression
Defense (RAD) trainers are highlighted in the Police Chief's nomination
of Officer & for the April 2004 Employees of the month. Officers
Nay & Carmichael took the initiative to seek training and
development for the RAD program. This program, which is a community
policing program, aids women in protecting themselves from assault
and increases their confidence. 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 of Officer Jackie Nay
& Officer John Carmichael as the April 2004 Employees of the
Month.
March
2004 Employee of the Month
Dottie
Jennings, Principal Accounting Clerk
Outstanding
efforts in the performance of her duties as the Principal Accounting
Clerk are highlighted in the Town Accountant’s nomination
of Dottie Jennings. Since the retirement of the Administrative
Assistant in the Accounting office Dottie has accepted additional
responsibilities and helped to promote a customer friendly environment.
She has done an exceptional job preparing the weekly warrants
and reports. 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 Dottie Jennings as the March 2004 Employee
of the Month.
February
2004 Employees of the Month
Deputy
Fire Chief Tim Bailey (right)
& Firefighter/Paramedic David Emswiler (left)
The
Town of Walpole is pleased to recognize two employees of the Walpole
Fire Department for outstanding service to the Town and the department.
Deputy Fire Chief Tim Bailey was nominated and recognized
for his commitment to enhancing his skills through further education
and training as a senior level manager in the fire service, as
evidenced by his recent completion of a financial management program
at the National Fire Academy in Maryland. In addition, his attention
to detail was key to the Town receiving successful attainment
of a Federal Fire Act grant totaling nearly $160,000. This award
will provide much needed safety and fitness equipment for the
department at no cost to the taxpayers of Walpole. Firefighter/Paramedic
David Emswiler shares in this month’s award in recognition
of his tireless efforts in advocating the importance of advanced
life support service in the Town of Walpole, a level of service
that is now a reality as the Town has finally reached ALS level
certification. As the Town’s and Fire Department’s first
Firefighter/Paramedic, Dave leads by example, showing not only
fellow firefighters but the community at large that there is a
true need for this advanced level of service, and as the department’s
EMS Coordinator, he assisted the Chief of the Department in all
phases of the ALS application process. It is with pleasure that
each of these fine professionals is presented as the February
2004 Employees of the Month.
January
2004 Employees of the Month
Admin.
Board Sec'y Clare Abril (right)
& Admin.
Sec'y Cindy Berube (left)
Both
Administrative Board Secretary Clare Abril and Administrative
Secretary Cindy Berube are long-time and dedicated staff members
that serve the Town in the Office of the Board of Selectmen and
Town Administrator. During January, each played key roles in new
assignments and law changes that affected their office and the
Town. As a result of staff reductions, Mrs. Berube was called
upon for the first time to assemble and prepare Fiscal Year 2005
budget documents, a massive task that in the past that was handled
by several employees, and the results were outstanding. Mrs. Abril
was faced with researching, interpreting, and presenting information
on a recent change to state law that now allows for alcohol sales
on Sundays. Despite the enormous confusion of the new legislation,
the Town was well positioned to properly work with the changes
that resulted. Collectively, both Clare and Cindy are also recognized
this month with their most professional approach toward dealing
with staff reductions in their office since July. Both have taken
on the added duties assignments and tasks with a smile, and their
efforts are most appreciated. It is fitting therefore that this
award is presented to Clare Abril and Cindy Berube, our January
2004 Employees of the Month.
