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Re-Elect Jim Muri for Selectman By Joe Siegel
Jim Muri hopes to build on a record of success with the Rehoboth Board of Selectmen if he is elected to a second three year term in April. Muri, 56, touts the board’s accomplishments, which include the acquisition of a new police station, improvements at the fire stations and the Council on Aging, and the hiring of a facilities manager to oversee town buildings.
“The five of us have been working very well together,” Muri explained. Muri said a number of money saving programs have been implemented. The board has worked closely with the Green Energy Committee to cut energy usage for town buildings. “We’re on a path to help the town save some money,” Muri noted.
Muri moved to Rehoboth in 1991 from Ashland. He likes the town’s “rural atmosphere” and its proximity to large metropolitan areas such as Providence and Fall River. Muri served on the Planning Board for 20 years and on the Master Plan and Open Space committees.
The selectmen are hoping to improve their relationship with the school department after last year’s tumultuous budget battle. “There’s always bumps in the road,” Muri said, adding: “In the last few years, we’ve made a great deal of progress in stabilizing revenues and also stabilizing the infrastructure in town.” Jim Muri
Laura Dias Samsel for Selectman By Joe Siegel Laura Dias Samsel is hoping to gain some valuable political experience from serving on the Board of Selectmen. Samsel, 33, is a lifelong town resident and studied political science and history at Emmanuel College and Public Administration at Suffolk University in Boston. “It would be helpful as a young person to learn some of the skills involved with being a selectman,” Samsel said.
Samsel wants to preserve Rehoboth’s rural identity, particularly the farming culture. “The way we interact with our neighbors, I think we’re a really friendly community,” Samsel explained. “Just a friendly place to be which makes it special.”
Samsel notes the reception to her candidacy has been positive and looks forward to serving the town. Samsel isn’t worried about the prospect of being the only female on the board. “I think it’s exciting,” Samsel said, adding: “I think that could offer a really neat perspective. I can work with anybody.” Laura Dias Samsel
Anthony Arrigo for School Committee By Joe Siegel Anthony Arrigo is running for another term on the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School Committee. “I feel there’s a lot of unfinished business left to do,” Arrigo said. “There were some things (the committee) wanted to accomplish these last few years.”
Arrigo noted last year’s budget battle consumed much of the school committee’s time. He said he looks forward to working with people from Dighton and Rehoboth again. “I feel like I have a good rapport with people on the committee, I have a good rapport with the administration,” Arrigo said.
Arrigo, 47, is a Professor at UMass Dartmouth, where he works in the English and Communications Department. He obtained a Ph.D from Carnegie Mellon University. Arrigo, a native of Pittsburgh, is married and has two children who attend Palmer River Elementary School. The family left their home on the East side of Providence because they wanted more space. “We have animals which my kids love, my wife’s a veterinarian so it seemed a natural fit,” Arrigo explained. “In our time here, we’ve got to meet a lot of really great people.” Anthony Arrigo
March 2020 The Reporter 45 www. .com Dentistry At Its MOST Advanced. Dentistry At Its MOST Comfortable. Thanks to the most recent advances in laser dentistry, many dental procedures can now be completed without the need for anesthetics, vibration or the disconcerting whine of the dental drill. Dr. Alan Merchanthouse employs just such technology in a relaxing country setting in Rehoboth. For the highest quality dental care – furnished by a highly trained and friendly staff of dental professionals – call (508) 252-6121 to schedule your appointment with Dr. Alan Merchanthouse. The former Rhode Island resident moved his family to Rehoboth in 2018 and was unhappy with the Proposition 2 and a1/2 override which was passed to fund the school budget.
Morse, who is a member of the district’s Facilities Study Committee, vows to take a conservative approach to the budget. “We can’t afford these increases from the school district anymore,” Morse said. “We’ve run out of free cash. We’ve already had an override. Last year’s budget process was a disaster.”
However, Morse is pleased with the performance of the schools and the new programs which have been implemented. Morse believes School Superintendent Anthony Azar needs to improve his communications with town residents.“(Azar) needs to be honest about his own shortcomings, his own mistakes that’s he made,” Morse said. “He’s trying to blame the town of Rehoboth for stealing the override money and I think that’s extremely irresponsible.”
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Ellen Corvi for School Committee By Joe Siegel
Political newcomer Ellen Corvi is hoping to bring some positive changes to the school committee. Corvi, 54, is employed as a speech language pathologist for the Seekonk School Department. She grew up in Somerset and attended the University of Rhode Island, where she obtained a Masters’ degree.
Corvi said she was “frustrated with the instability” of the school budget especially when the override of Proposition 2 and a half was passed in 2018. “I feel at this time there needs to be some fresh thinking involved in this process,” Corvi noted. Corvi believes School Superintendent Anthony Azar should have taken a more “strategic” approach to how the voters reacted to the school spending last year. “I think he should respect the opinions of all of the town,” Corvi said.
Corvi has lived in Rehoboth for the past 11 years and enjoys the country atmosphere. “It’s a place where my children are growing up and experiencing all of the things they should,” Corvi said. “They get to go outside, they’re learning about farming. The schools are amazing.”
Corvi is also appreciative of the community support for her son, who has special needs. “I think everyone here reaches out, he’s an outdoors kind of guy,” Corvi said. “This is a very unique community. Everyone is very caring and respectful of everyone’s wants and needs in town.” Ellen Corvi
Aaron Morse for School Committee By Joe Siegel Aaron Morse is hoping to be an advocate for the taxpayers if he is elected to the school committee. Morse, 42, is a professional web developer and studied computer and electrical engineering at UMASS Amherst. Morse is married and has two young children.
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Re-Elect Florice Craig for Town Clerk By Joe Siegel Seekonk Town Clerk Florice Craig is facing a re-election challenge from opponents Sandra Escaler and Bryan Mulvey.
“I enjoy the various issues and challenges that every day brings with working as the Town Clerk,” Craig said. “The ability to interact and help people with their many needs makes the position enjoyable and satisfying.”
Craig grew up in Woodbridge, Connecticut and has lived in town for 33 years. She graduated from Hartwick College with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a minor in Business. Craig once was employed as the Marketing Communications manager for an international company out of Germany.
“I worked for several media companies,” Craig noted. “I also was part of a startup ad agency.” Craig is married and has three children. She has worked in the town clerk’s office for five years and said it’s been an enjoyable experience. “I have only received positive feedback from the residents of Seekonk,” Craig added. “I have never had a complaint from any resident in my 5 years in the Town Clerks office. We strive to improve our performance continuously.” Florice Craig
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Escaler, 43, wants to deliver what she calls “a higher level of service” and to make visitors to town hall feel more welcome. “A lot of times people don’t even know where to go, what department to go to,” Escaler said. “It felt very cold. You should be able to go there and feel comfortable.” Escaler has 27 years of customer service experience, including 10 years serving the public in real estate services. Escaler said she is knowledgeable about Seekonk oning Bylaws and Subdivision Rules and Regulations and is proficient in the use of modern technology, computers, and applications.
Escaler who grew up in Pawtucket, is married and has two children. Seekonk holds a very special place in her heart. “I am very much invested and rooted in the Town of Seekonk in many ways,” Escaler noted. “Along with my husband I want to raise our children in the town he grew up in and has always loved and that I grew into and love as well. I want it to be a place our children enjoy living in and love too and proud to call home.” Sandra Escaler
