Just two days ago I committed to blogging for 30 straight days. And yesterday- day two – already I fell short – But I think for a good reason. I was tied up at a Selectman’s meeting that I needed to attend and it ran quite late. Why did that trump my blog writing? Well, I’m involved with a committee that has been formed to advise the selectmen about what to do with a particular property in Medway – The Thayer Homestead. The Thayer Homestead is a town owned property that has historic significance. The homestead and barn is still on the property and we, the Thayer Homestead Development Committee (THDC) have recommended a use for the property that will benefit the town and its residents. To learn more about that project, check out my Youtube video when I first started on this committee well over a year ago. Youtube video on the Thayer Homestead.What struck me yesterday was how lucky Medway is to have the type of people who dedicate a portion of their lives to the community. I was quite surprised yesterday when I asked if the selectmen are compensated for their time. The answer is no – What about the Conservation Commission – NO – Well what about the planning board or the financial review committee – Still NO - Some of these committees meet on a monthly or even weekly basis – They sit in meetings for hours on end – they give of themselves – for hours on end –
It’s been a little less than 2 years that I’ve volunteered for our town. I have to say I’m amazed at the thousands of hours people in our community donate. It’s a small group of people who tend to volunteer on multiple committees. You hear the same names over and over. What drives these people to give so much? I don’t have the answer. I do have to say it’s rewarding – tremendously rewarding – when you can achieve success for a particular project in town. These people tend to have a history with town – some have multiple generations in town – but not all –Some have only been in town a short while. I sit on a committee with a scientist, a teacher, a landscape designer, an attorney, a retired business executive – all donating their time – Some involved with town government for decades. It just amazes me.
For anyone who is dissatisfied with town government – they have got to get involved – just to get a sense of what is happening in their town. They may be left with a sense of awe as I have been – with the enormous efforts of their neighbors to improve the town they live in. Thank you to all who give, those who have children at home, how they do it I don’t know (I remember those years my kids were little – I couldn’t imagine squeezing in one more thing into our lives) – Those who chose not to retire but to give back to their town – Those who give year in and year out – Thank you - If Medway Ma is a microcosm of our country as a whole, it’s pretty awesome to see such dedication. I feel so lucky to be a small part of it !
MARCIA KRAMARZ
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It’s been a little less than 2 years that I’ve volunteered for our town. I have to say I’m amazed at the thousands of hours people in our community donate. It’s a small group of people who tend to volunteer on multiple committees. You hear the same names over and over. What drives these people to give so much? I don’t have the answer. I do have to say it’s rewarding – tremendously rewarding – when you can achieve success for a particular project in town. These people tend to have a history with town – some have multiple generations in town – but not all –Some have only been in town a short while. I sit on a committee with a scientist, a teacher, a landscape designer, an attorney, a retired business executive – all donating their time – Some involved with town government for decades. It just amazes me.
For anyone who is dissatisfied with town government – they have got to get involved – just to get a sense of what is happening in their town. They may be left with a sense of awe as I have been – with the enormous efforts of their neighbors to improve the town they live in. Thank you to all who give, those who have children at home, how they do it I don’t know (I remember those years my kids were little – I couldn’t imagine squeezing in one more thing into our lives) – Those who chose not to retire but to give back to their town – Those who give year in and year out – Thank you - If Medway Ma is a microcosm of our country as a whole, it’s pretty awesome to see such dedication. I feel so lucky to be a small part of it !
MARCIA KRAMARZ
Re/Max Executive Realty
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