APPOINTMENT
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to appoint Mr. Steven Finegan (R) 131 Baldwin Hill Road, Gales Ferry, to the Library Commission to complete a two (2) year term ending November 7, 2027, filling a vacancy left by Ms. Grenger
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Background:
Mr. Finegan is currently employed at Pfizer as an Inspection Readiness Lead. He has a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and a Masters in Biology-MBA.
Mr. Finegan has been a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary in Ne London since 2003. He has held various Flotilla Saff Officer positions and was currently serving as the Flotilla Commander for the New London Flotilla with his term ending at the end of this calendar year (2024) promoting boating safety to the general public through organizing and teaching boating safety courses, manning public awareness booths at boat shows, and interfacing with boaters at marinas and boat ramps regarding safety equipment required by law to operate a vessel in CT waters.
Mr. Finegan is a proponent of public libraires and would like to give back to the town by serving on the Library Commission. (see attached).
Administrative Notes:
Administration Cmt Mtg: 11/13/2024: Three Applications (Hellekson, Thorne, Finegan) were received to fill one vacancy on the Library Commission.
Ms. Wendy Hellekson was appointed 12/11/2024
Ms. Gillian Thorne was appointed 10/22/2025
Mr. Steve Finegan has not been appointed
In addition, the following two Applications have been received to serve on the Library Commission:
Ms. Yvonne Walsh – Appointed to Beautification Cmt: 1/2/2026
(12/10/2025: Ms. Walsh submitted Applications for both the Library Commission & Beautification Cmt)
Ms. Nancy Hellekson – Appointment Application 7/4/2026
Ms. Ellin Grenger submitted her resignation from the Library Commission (see attached).
With Ms. Grenger’s resignation the Library Commission has one vacancy. (see attached roster).
Nominating Committee Recommendation:
11/4//2024 – The R...
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