Elizabeth moved to Canton, Massachusetts as a child in 1969. She attended John F. Kennedy Elementary School, attended 7th grade at the Eliot School, and was part of the first 8th grade class at Galvin Middle School. She later graduated from Canton High School (CHS), where all three of her children also graduated. Elizabeth earned her degree from Becker College and later returned to school to obtain her teaching certificate.

 

Over the years, Elizabeth has worked as a preschool teacher and has held support roles in a variety of industries, including retail, legal, and financial services. For the past six years, she has worked for a local financial advisor.

 

Elizabeth has been an active member of the Canton community. She has volunteered for grade school fundraisers, chaperoned the CHS All-Night Grad Party, and served as Awards Coordinator for a local Cub Scout troop. She was also a Future Problem Solvers coach and supported the local Women in Natural Sciences (WINS) group. For many years, she was a member of the Canton Choral Society.

 

Today, Elizabeth serves as a poll worker in Canton, volunteers at the weekly Farmers Market, and helps with the Canton Public Library's Open Book Coffee House. In her free time, she enjoys reading, traveling, quilting, gardening, and cheering on the New England Patriots.

 

Iam running for the Library Board of Trustees because I care deeply about the Canton Public Library and the role it plays in our community.

 

I have lived in Canton, Massachusetts for over 50 years. During that time, I have seen many transformations in the town of Canton, both in its buildings and in the community of residents. Communities grow and evolve over time, and the changes I have witnessed over these many years have been an important and positive part of Canton’s story.

 

I raised three children in Canton, and the library has always been an important part of our family life. On a dreary day during April vacation, the library was always a welcome escape and a place we could count on. When my children were older, I knew my high schooler could safely walk to the library after school to meet friends and explore all it had to offer. I have even watched one of my grown children studying for law school in one of the library carrels. Through these experiences, I have seen firsthand how the Canton Public Library serves people at every stage of life.

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The public library should always be a welcoming and safe place for everyone in Canton. Through my volunteer work with the Open Book Coffee House and the Canton Farmers Market, I see how important community spaces and events are in bringing residents together.

 

I would be honored to serve on the Library Board of Trustees and to help ensure that the Canton Public Library continues to be a place where the entire community can learn, connect, and find a sense of possibility.