To the Editor:

When we reviewed the resumes of Louie Maine and Rick Eakins that were included in the February Board meeting packet, it was clear to us that Louis Maine has the background, experiences, and education that would make him the obvious choice for appointment to the Hopkinton Town Board to fill the vacancy created by Jody Wenzel's resignation.

He has the skills and knowledge needed to ensure a bright future for our beloved town. With his unique background in forestry and surveying, he knows practically every square inch of the land that comprises our town. He also has the intelligence necessary to not only understand, but also investigate and research, some of the more complicated situations that face towns today.

This is a simple decision -- we need well-rounded individuals to serve on our Town Board, and we should all be grateful that Louie Maine is interested in providing this much needed service to the community. Louie Maine is a person of high integrity and is not only well-educated, but also a problem-solver, a creative thinker, and a person with an eye toward the future.

We have got to stop putting people on the board because of their family name and instead start electing people who can actually make worthwhile contributions to the Board. Louie stated that he has considered serving on the Board in the past, but was waiting until he would be able to devote the time he feels necessary to do a good job. He will be a committed and vital member of the Hopkinton Town Board.

Hopkinton residents: Don't let this opportunity pass you by. He is the clear choice. Email Sue Wood at: supervisor@townofhopkinton.org

Kathy MacKay and John Mahoney

Hopkinton