Congratulations New Commission Members – 7/8/2009

Posted by Bob on July 8, 2009 under Daily Blogs | Be the First to Comment

Congratulations to the following new commission members appointed to last night’s Borough Board of Mayor and Burgesses meeting:

Bruce Whitaker – Police Commission.  Bruce is a former state police trooper recently retired after twenty-seven (27) years on the force.  In 2004, Bruce graduated from the 217th Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy.  Bruce will bring a wealth of experience and practical knowledge to the Commission.  Please feel free to view Bruce’s resume here.  Bruce will fill the expired term of Commissioner Andy Bottinick, to whom we are grateful for his service to Naugatuck.

Daniel Sheridan – Alternate Finance Board Member – Dan will become the first (1st) unaffiliated voter to assume a position as an alternate on the Finance Board, giving a voice to the over nine thousand (9,000) unaffiliated voters in Naugatuck.  A graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Dan has served in various purchasing, logistical, research and development positions for over thirty three (33) years, the overwhelming majority of which was spent in a management capacity at Crompton Corporation.  Please view Dan’s resume here.

Maria Rodrigues – Visiting Nurses Association – Maria, who will fill the expired term of Mark Yanarella, brings over twenty five (25) years of management experience in the banking industry.  In addition to serving as Branch Manager of Naugatuck’s Connecticut Bank & Trust – Fleet Bank for the past nineteen (19) years, Maria has served her community on the Board of Directors of the United Way, Youth Services, the Red Cross and the Portuguese-American Political Action Committee (P.A.P.A.C.).  Special thanks to Mark Yanarella for his tenure on the board and his continued service to our community.

Congratulations to all members of boards and commissions who were reappointed.  The Borough appreciates and values your service.