Police Commission
Kristin Bonneau
Kristin has been practicing law in CT for twenty years representing and working with unions of all kinds. She has worked with Police officers (and their union representatives)as well as several Town(s) where they worked.
She has family members who have served on NYPD (retired), Local PD in RI (retired) as well as an active State Trooper cousin in NH.Kristin wants to help rebuild the recently damaged public reputation of the Police Department and contribute to positive movement forward. As a single parent raising an adopted biracial child, she wants to ensure the OSPD remains sensitive and educated as to the needs of all families in town, even the different ones like hers
Jill Notar Francesco
Jill, who currently serves as the Secretary, is seeking re-election. She was instrumental in establishing better communication with residents through the establishment of commissioner emails, two times for public comment, and placing most Executive Sessions at the end of agendas. She was vocal about the need for an independent review (PERF) of the department in light of the high rate of turnover among police officers. Jill wants the opportunity to continue her role in the oversight of the department under the leadership of the new Chief of Police.
Chub Wilcox
Chub, a lawyer with 40 years of experience, is the current Chair. He persevered against obstacles both legal and personnel-related to bring about necessary improvements to the Commission bylaws. His work with fellow Commissioners, the First Selectman, and the voters resulted in the completion of a thorough report of the department.(PERF). Chub wants the opportunity to continue the work of boosting police and dispatcher morale under the leadership of the new Chief of Police.
Renee Shippee
Renee, a tested veteran commissioner, seeks re-election. She is a lifelong resident and small business owner. She understands the oversight role of the Commission and clearly articulates her opinions, even in the face of strong opposing pressure. Renee seeks the opportunity to work with the new Chief of Police to move the department in a positive direction. She feels her experiences will be helpful to the new police leadership as a better working relationship with the Commission is established.
Board of Assessment Appeals
Andrew Morosky
Andrew, currently an alternate, is a Civil Engineer by education and “trade”. He was Town Engineer in a CT town before moving here. He worked with the Gateway Commission to better understand the review of applications for Zoning Appeals along the CT River. He provided support to Town staff for a Zoning violation by requiring the applicant to go through a formal hearing process.
Andrew wants the opportunity to work with fellow Commissioners to continue providing sound judgment to applicants seeking variances from the Town’s Zoning regulations.
C Marston (Marty)
C Marston (Marty), a longtime OS resident, is currently serving on the
Zoning Board Of Appeals. He has been an involved citizen serving the Town and the Democratic Party on numerous civic and political entities for over 20 years.
Marty wants to bring more transparency to the tax appeals process.
His time on ZBA taught him a great deal about Old Saybrook properties
which will prove helpful on his new board.
Harbor Commission
Robert Soden
Rob, who has been on the board since 2017, is seeking re-election. He is a graduate of the UConn Coastal Science Program. His 20 year career in the environmental regulatory field has focused on marine and coastal projects similar to those of the HMC.
Rob wants to continue using his knowledge of in-water policy and regulations to bring value to the commission and its projects.
Parks and Recreation Commission
Nancy Gatta
Nancy, a well known coach in girl’s sports, is seeking re-election. She has been actively involved in the development of the Strategic Plan and in planning the design of the Clark Community Park reformation.
Nancy wants the opportunity to help several pieces of the Strategic Plan move from concept to reality thanks to additional funding from the town and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).