To the editor:
I’m writing today to recommend my neighbor, Melissa Flanagan, for Marblehead Town Clerk. A relative newcomer to Marblehead, I’ve been fortunate to have Melissa and her family as my closest neigbors for some time, thus I’m certain this engaged, community-oriented town would benefit from her long love of Marblehead, her thoughtful work ethic, and her calm, down-to-earth smile, whether it’s the first hour of the morning or the end of the day. I have constantly admired her capacity for both organization and multitasking: a 43-plate juggler suddenly finding herself in charge of the entire circus would have nothing on Melissa.
Having excelled at that singular challenge of early parenthood, the double birthday party — one for the children, a simultaneous one for parents — she is more than suited to handling the many coordinated tasks, projects, surprises, and timelines required by the office of Town Clerk. Her management of large efforts, such as elections, will be as capable as her day-to-day endeavors. With the questions large and small facing Marblehead and Massachusetts, as well as the country, the town will be well served by an effective, diplomatic communicator who will address the concerns and requirements of current residents while also keeping future voters and their future town in mind.
In conclusion, I urge everyone to vote for Melissa Flanagan for Town Clerk and enjoy the warm welcome I have as her neighbor.
Lisa Ruffino
