Two vying for Planning Board seat.

Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | May 7, 2009 | Copyright

Candidate: Richard Baker (incumbent)

Office sought: Planning Board

Address: 250 School St.

Why are you running for the Planning Board?

I am thankful to have had the opportunity to serve the town as a member of its Planning Board for the past nine years. I am running for re-election because public service is important to me, and I believe the Planning Board is where my efforts are best utilized.

What do you see as the role of the Planning Board?

The role of the Planning Board first and foremost is to fulfill its statutory ...

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