Vote Monday, May 20, 2019 @ 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
at the Middle School Brown Gym, 88 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton MA 01748
Susan E Porter
Board of Library Trustees 2016-25, Candidate for Re-Election
Candidate Statement
Hi, my name is Susan Porter, and I am running for reelection to the Hopkinton Public Library Board of Trustees. I would appreciate your consideration. My 12 years on the Board have encompassed the planning, financing and construction of our new library, and I’m excited to see the evolution and to help implement all that the town wishes us to be.
After 10 years of being the Chairperson for the Board, I finally left that position, but still intend to offer all that I can to the Board of Trustees and the library.
I am also excited to be involved in the evolution of library offering, including increased e-books and audio offerings, 3D printer, multicultural offerings, conversation circles for ESL, memory cafes, and our “library of things”. The public library is truly the only facility that is open to all ages and is totally free of charge!
Because of the financial and personnel changes to the library and the town, I feel that the Board of Trustees needs to maintain consistency and assist our director, Nanci Hill and the Board look forward to working with her to bring out the best in our library.
I have lived in Hopkinton for 46 years. My husband Michael and I raised our daughter Alexis here, and she now lives in town with her family.
I have always been passionate about libraries. Growing up in Natick, the library was my comfort zone. I was always in awe of all it had to offer. My daughter is as strong a believer in the value of our public library as I am.
Now that legacy of love for books and the library has been passed down to my granddaughters, one of whom has been a library substitute during college breaks. I would like to give back by continuing as a trustee.
I am a graduate of Boston University and worked as a Surgical Intensive Care Nurse at various area hospitals. I retired several years ago from my position as a Health Care Consultant.
I would appreciate your vote in the Town of Hopkinton Annual Election this May.
Thank you,
Susan E. Porter