(July 13, 2017) Longtime Historic District Chairwoman Carol Rose said last month she would not continue in that position.
Some plans, apparently, change.
Rose was nominated for the chair by commission member Mary Moore in June, but declined and replied, “It is time for someone else to have a turn.”
But since no one stepped then or after the organization vote was delayed a month, Rose said at the July 5 commission meeting that she would continue as the chairwoman for another six months.
The vote was unanimous and the other commission members insisted they needed her help and dedication.
Rose also serves on the board of directors for the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, Diakonia, the Worcester County Library Foundation and the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial Foundation.
“You’ve done such a terrific job for us. I’d hate to see you leave. We’d love to see you stay and continue as our chair,” Moore said. “You always go the extra mile. You’re out there, looking everything over and bringing things to our attention.
“It’s certainly a very personal decision, but I think all of us would feel a loss if you decided you didn’t want to be the chair,” Moore added.
“I echo that sentiment,” commission member Betty Tustin said. “If you’re feeling overwhelmed, then we need to step up to the plate … I can personally make a commitment to try to be there and be more supportive than I have in the past.”
The two other commission members, Laura Stearns and Robert Poli, also expressed their support.
“You grew up here in this town and I think that’s important for us,” Stearns said.
Rose, normally stoic during the meetings, took off her glasses for a moment and appeared visibly touched.
“I really came with the idea that I was not going to do it,” Rose said. “My husband will probably divorce me, but … [she will continue] until the end of the year and everybody think about somebody else taking the job. I’m serious about that.”
The commission also unanimously approved Poli as vice chairman.
“For someone who has moved here and cares about Berlin … your standards are very high and your eye is very sharp,” Moore said. “I think you would be a wonderful vice chair.
Some plans, apparently, change.
Rose was nominated for the chair by commission member Mary Moore in June, but declined and replied, “It is time for someone else to have a turn.”
But since no one stepped then or after the organization vote was delayed a month, Rose said at the July 5 commission meeting that she would continue as the chairwoman for another six months.
The vote was unanimous and the other commission members insisted they needed her help and dedication.
Rose also serves on the board of directors for the Calvin B. Taylor House Museum, Diakonia, the Worcester County Library Foundation and the Worcester County Veteran’s Memorial Foundation.
“You’ve done such a terrific job for us. I’d hate to see you leave. We’d love to see you stay and continue as our chair,” Moore said. “You always go the extra mile. You’re out there, looking everything over and bringing things to our attention.
“It’s certainly a very personal decision, but I think all of us would feel a loss if you decided you didn’t want to be the chair,” Moore added.
“I echo that sentiment,” commission member Betty Tustin said. “If you’re feeling overwhelmed, then we need to step up to the plate … I can personally make a commitment to try to be there and be more supportive than I have in the past.”
The two other commission members, Laura Stearns and Robert Poli, also expressed their support.
“You grew up here in this town and I think that’s important for us,” Stearns said.
Rose, normally stoic during the meetings, took off her glasses for a moment and appeared visibly touched.
“I really came with the idea that I was not going to do it,” Rose said. “My husband will probably divorce me, but … [she will continue] until the end of the year and everybody think about somebody else taking the job. I’m serious about that.”
The commission also unanimously approved Poli as vice chairman.
“For someone who has moved here and cares about Berlin … your standards are very high and your eye is very sharp,” Moore said. “I think you would be a wonderful vice chair.