The future of Tyngsboro is our children and grandchildren. The question is, which candidate has the vision and courage to protect that future. I believe that I have the record and leadership that answers that question. I'm not just running on what I have accomplished. Just the opposite! I'm running on what I'm going to do in the next 3 years.

Define The Town center - I believe that working with the Historical Committee and the Community Preservation Committee we can redefine our center of town. Renovating The Old Town Hall is a good start and I voted to support the CPC proposal to spend from their funds, $45,000.00. This money will be used to renovate and focus on that historic building. More money is needed and if grants are not available, I will ask the CPC to make more money available.

Fire Station/Senior Complex - The Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting authorized the funding of a feasibility study to see if these two departments can co-exist in the same complex. The study came back, they can. Fire Station number #2, Lakeview Ave. is no longer adequate for modern day trucks and equipment. The building was built in 1950, mostly from volunteer residents. Our Senior Center is a renovated barroom and not adequate for today's senior population. The only site that seems possible from a financial view is the current town owned land, the senior center is now located. We need to locate both facilities in the Lakeview area. Again, finances dictate a major cost savings by utilizing one lot. This proposed complex plan is supported by the Fire chief and Board of Fire Engineers. Also, our Director of Elder Services, Barbara Reynolds and the Council on Aging support this concept. I support this much-needed complex.

VFW Post 10333 Westford Road - The VFW Charter for this 13 acre parcel, with post home is now no longer active. The Town will take possession of this building and land very soon. It is my hope that a major use of this site will be recreation. We need a place for our teenagers to gather with their friends. My vision is a rec-hall for music, dancing a safe place for our kids. It shouldn't cost a lot of money, just some imagination. Kids in Tyngsboro do not have many places to go. I look forward to working with the Board of Selectmen, the community and Recreation Committee, to make this happen.

Business Retention/Relocation Committee - The Board of Selectmen have committed the same pro-active approach to
this committee as we have the Master Plan and 40B Affordable Housing. Even during these tough economic times, Tyngsboro is a very attractive community for business, for all the right reasons. Olive Garden has signed the papers to relocate to Tyngsboro and more restaurants are talking to us also. Uppermost in our conservations is trying to add to our infrastructure, (water & sewer). You'll be hearing a lot from this committee!

Board of Health - I support an increase in elected members from 3 to 5. Tyngsboro has grown to nearly 12,000 residents, mostly with Title V septic systems. Many of our businesses are national chain restaurants and our own Board of Health inspector makes the most sense. Five elected members can do more work than three members. The responsibilities of this office are growing. Rubbish recycle, contracts, engineering, to name a few. A five member Board will have more time to explore the possibility of going back to a full-time Director. The salary to be paid out of existing funds and fees to review plans.

Transportation - The LRTA has been a great partner providing bus transportation to Tyngsboro. We need to expand the bus service to both sides of Town. The Selectmen's representative to the LRTA will be a strong advocate for expanded bus service.

Also, I am a member of the Lowell-Nashua Commuter Rail Task Force Committee. We are working towards an expanded train service from Nashua to Boston, stopping in Tyngsboro/Chelmsford. We have many residents who need this service and I'm committed to seeing this happen.

Seniors are citizens too! Besides a new senior complex our seniors are in dire need for tax relief. I have asked Barbara
Reynolds, Director of Elder Services, to review the recent changes to G.L. Ch. 59, s5(41C). This allows communities to reduce the eligibility age from age 70 to 65 and also increases the gross receipts and whole estate limits. The exemption amount may increase to 100%. This effort needs to be placed before Town Meeting. I'm committed to doing that. Also, Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement, G.L. Ch. 59 S5K, needs another look. Under this program, senior citizens provide volunteer services in exchange for a reduction in their tax bills. An earlier memo to department heads asking if there was any need for volunteer help in their office, will go out again. I have asked Barbara to advise the Board. More Senior Housing is being actively pursued by the very capable Housing Authority. We need more housing stock for our seniors and I am committed to that end.

Public Safety - Tyngsboro is renown throughout the Commonwealth, particularly in the Merrimack Valley because of our dedicated police and fire departments. I support Fire Chief Madden and Police Chief Miceli in the day to day operation of their departments. They are absolutely the best in their profession! Fire Chief Madden has my total support for the fire station complex and I understand we need these changes to protect our residents into the 21st century. I am proud to support Police Chief Miceli in his day-to-day operation of his department. Also, I'm proud to have voted as he requested in license violations that have come before the Board of Selectmen. We ask our policemen and women to enforce our laws and regulations. They deserve our unswerving support!

Education - I supported the building of the new high school
several years ago. I also supported the building of the new elementary school because it too was needed. My stand on education has never been questioned. I have been in the forefront not afraid to take a stand. Our children and our grandchildren will realize the American dream only with a strong education. I'm convinced of that. These are tough economic times that we live in today. I have every confidence in our elected school committee members and town leaders that we will overcome the fiscal constraints before us. I am committed to working with our school committee as a pro-active partner, for the good of our children and community.

Committee to Re-Elect Kevin OConnor, Selectman, 11 Axletree Rd., Tyngsboro, MA 01879