Melissa Beerworth for Fairfax Selectboard

I'd like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to those of you who don't know me. My name is Melissa Beerworth and I'm running for the vacant 2 year term on the Fairfax Selectboard.

I grew up in Beverly , on the North Shore of Boston, MA were I graduated from Beverly High School in 1999. I worked for 4 years as the manager and buyer for a local boutique. I moved to Burlington in 2003 were I lived for a year before my husband and I moved to Fairfax in the summer of 2004 and purchased our home on Buck Hollow Rd.

At the encouragement of a good friend, I started to attend the weekly public Selectboard meetings in July of 2008. I was immediately intrigued by the complexity of what goes into running the town I have called my home for the last 4 years. There are very important decisions made every week that have a huge impact on the citizens of Fairfax . There in lies my reason for asking for your support. The age bracket of 25-34 year olds is the second largest demographic in this town. I feel very strongly that this demographic needs a voice on the selectboard. This perspective in the decision making processes that affect our day to day lives as residents of Fairfax is currently nonexistent.

I do understand my opponent is an upstanding, well respected, and long time member of the community. I believe that as Fairfax has grown, so has the need for a fresh look at some old problems and an even-handed approach to new challenges facing our community.

I have attended all but two weekly public selectboard meetings since July of 2008. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time spent volunteering on the board for the Fairfax Parks and Recreation department; participating in the organization and facilitation for the annual Egg Run and Community Day. I also look forward to working with the Fairfax Common organization in there efforts to develop a community center here in town. I am a dedicated advocate for the Success by Six program recognizing the importance of community supported early education and school readiness.

If I am fortunate enough to be elected, it is my intent to listen to the needs and wants of all of every resident of Fairfax . I truly have the best interest of the town in mind, as Fairfax is where I have made my home and intend to raise my children. I would welcome the opportunity to represent you on the selectboard.

It is my belief that my experience managing and budgeting for a successful business, and recognizing the importance of being fiscally responsible as a stay at home mom in a one income household, has given me the tools needed to serve the people of the town of Fairfax .

I look forward to the opportunity to serve and thank you for your attention.

Respectfully

Melissa Beerworth

melissabeerworth@yahoo.com

849-2522

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.