Town of Foster

On July 23, 2010, at the Foster Old Home Days, the Town Council presented this year's Distinguished Service Award to Frank and Natalie Arnold for their many years of dedication and service to the Town of Foster. Frank has been in public office for 33 years, 26 of which he has served as Town Moderator. He was on the Foster Town Council for three terms, one term as president. He has also served on the Planning Board, Home Rule and Charter Commissions. In addition he has been a strong supporter of the public libraries, serving on the boards of both libraries at different times as treasurer, president and vice president. He was the initiator of the Library Unification Commission which brought both the Tyler Free and Foster Center Libraries together as one system wtih two branches. He was also a member of the Republican Town Committee for 36 years. Natalie Arnold is treasurer of the Tyler Free Library and served the town on the Board of Canvassers for six years.

Whereas, our community benefits from the active involvement of its citizens, those men and women who commit their time and energy to making their town a better place to live; and

Whereas, the citizens of this community possess a spirit of concern for others and devote countless hours toward the improvement of this community; and

Whereas, by playing a direct role as a member of the Conservation Commission, the Foster Preservation Society, and the Democratic Town Committee, Edward “Mike” Wood stands as reminder that all people have the power to make a difference in building a responsive and successful community; and

Whereas, Edward “Mike” Wood exemplified the spirit of the Town of Foster by giving his time and energy to the function of Town government; and

Whereas, the citizens of Foster are indeed grateful for the commitment and dedication
exhibited by Edward “Mike” Wood during his service to the town, for it stands as a shining example of good citizenship that is a model for all.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the Foster Town Council does hereby recognize and applaud Edward “Mike” Wood for his dedicated service to the Town of Foster in his efforts to protect and preserve the natural and historical beauty of the town, and proclaim April 22, 2010, as “Mike Wood” day in the Town of Foster.

On July 24, 2009, at Old Home Days, the Foster Town Council presented this year's Distinguished Service Awards.

Helen Hardy is a long-time member of the Foster Planning Board and a former member of the Conservation Commission who has devoted much of her time and many years of service to the town. She is a well-known and well-loved teacher at the Paine School who has no doubt had a very positive impact on many local children. Never one to shrink from hard work, Helen was seen this year weilding a rake under the hot sun while taking part in the restoration of the Paine School Playground. And so, for her many years of service and her many contributions to our community we applaud and recognize Helen Hardy with the 2009 Distinguished Service Award.

Aniello "Danny" Calise is a local businessman and owner of Danny's Auction Barn. Every year for many years, Danny has been involved in providing and delivering Thanksgiving baskets to local families. Danny has also put up the "Old Home Days" banner seen across Route 94 for many years at his own expense. And so, for these and the many other things he has done for our community without recognition or acclaim, we applaud and recognize Danny Calise with a 2009 Distinguished Service Award.

Photos courtesy of Foster Home Journal.

2008 Service Award Winners

Bob Hollis is the Executive Director of the Swamp Meadow Community Theater (SMCT). During his many years of service working with the youth of the Town in the SMCT group as well as other capacites, Bob he has made a very positive impact on the lives of many of our local children and so we applaud and recognize Bob Hollis with the 2008 Distinguished Service Award.

Laurie Brayton is a former Treasurer of the Town of Foster and for many years she served the Town well in this capacity. More more recently she assisted the Town in a time of need without any compensation. And so for her many years of service to the Town, we applaud and recognize Laurie Brayton with a 2008 Distinguished Service Award.

Pictures were taken by Mary Jo Chretien and are used with permission.

Some of you may have seen the new Eagle Scout Plaque which has been placed on display in the Eddy Building. This handsome plaque was crafted by Bob Peterson of Foster Center Road to recognize all the young men from Foster who have attained the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout since the inception of Troop 101 Foster. To see the list, please click here.