Endorsements 

Endorsements: Maureen Doherty, Mansfield Select Board

Maureen Doherty was the procurement officer for the Town of Stoughton during the construction of a $14 million library renovation project. As the library director, I had no experience in this type of project, and Doherty was invaluable in ensuring the project came in on time and under budget. Her expertise, professionalism and integrity brought this project to a successful conclusion we can all be proud of.

Doherty  approached every situation with an open mind and treated all parties with dignity and respect. Her leadership will serve the town well.

Patricia Basler, Bourne; former Library Director, Town of Stoughton

My first choice for Mansfield’s select board is Maureen Doherty.

She already knows the varied responsibilities for every board, commission, or committee. Her learning curve will be short.  After 30+ years on the town’s building committee, creating seven new or altered municipal buildings, Doherty has learned about the town’s bylaws and also state bylaws and regulations surrounding finance and purchasing regulations, public postings for meetings, and the required state and local ethics codes.

Doherty is not using this candidacy as a stepping stone to greater political horizons. This is the capstone to her vibrant career.

She’s a listener, thinker and researcher who deals with facts, and rebuffs political pressure and those who would apply it for personal gain.

Her actions indicate that Mansfield’s betterment, not her own, has been her goal. If you feel it’s time to have a more responsive, transparent select board, Doherty’s election is a step in the right direction.

Sandra Levine

Mansfield, former Mansfield Selectwoman

I am writing to endorse Maureen Doherty for the position of select board. I’ve had the privilege of working with Doherty when she started her real estate career, and I have followed her involvement on various town projects.

Doherty has been involved with politics her entire life, and her passion for serving her community has only grown stronger. She’s a dedicated, hardworking and passionate individual who has a deep commitment to Mansfield. As a building committee member, she has been instrumental in overseeing the construction and renovation of various municipal buildings, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. She has served other building projects in surrounding towns as well.

She works collaboratively with community members to achieve common goals, has a strong sense of integrity and is committed to transparency. Her experience and history of service makes her an ideal candidate, and I believe she’ll serve with distinction.

Debra Parker

Mansfield

On May 9, Mansfield voters will fill two open seats on the select board. Replacing 40% of the board calls for bringing in someone with experience. With 38 years of public service to Mansfield and surrounding towns, Maureen Doherty certainly brings that to the table.

We’re also facing challenging times in Mansfield, closing an over $5 million budget gap with some practices that would have been frowned upon in the recent past, we’re in our second year of uncertainty in the police chief role and town government is far less transparent than it has been.

Doherty has the courage to ask the hard questions and to not be led blindly along a path by far more experienced politicians. She can certainly stand up for herself — and us.

Olivier Kozlowski

Mansfield, former Mansfield selectman