Board of Selectmen
Bob Grindle: Leadership in small town Eastern Connecticut has a lot of different models, and a short drive through our beautiful corner of New England reminds us all of how privileged we are to call this region “Home”. After several years as part of Hampton’s leadership team, I am proud to point to our well maintained roads and roadsides; the improved, and always improving, condition of our town’s public buildings; our increased commitment to preserving open space and to improving the space we have, and certainly to the fiscal prudence that has positioned Hampton well as we look to future challenges. There is a certain “magic” that can occur when public engagement and focused leadership work together to iron out their inevitable differences in order to benefit the community. I think Hampton has been well served by its leadership these past several years and I look forward to continuing to serve.
John Tillinghast: I am asking for your vote for a third term as selectman here in Hampton. As a member of the board, I have helped town government improve infrastructure, recreational opportunities, and emergency preparedness. We have also helped the town adapt and react to the changing environment. In the future, we will need to navigate the uncertain future of federally based state funding. I hope to have your continued support in allowing me to help guide Hampton into its future.
Town Clerk
Kaye Johnson: I am pleased to seek re-election as Town Clerk. From land records and vital records to dog licenses and absentee ballots, the Town Clerk’s office is a busy and crucial part of town government. This last year I earned designation as a Certified Connecticut Town Clerk and have worked to improve access to the town’s historical records. With your vote of support on November 4th, I will continue to provide competent and compassionate service to residents and visitors to our beautiful town.
Town Treasurer
Ellen Rodriguez: I have proudly served as Town Treasurer since 1991, bringing over three decades of dedicated experience to the role. My responsibilities include managing payroll, paying bills, overseeing audits, preparing financial reports, attending meetings, and handling all town banking. I am committed to accuracy, accountability, and transparency in managing the towns’ finances, and I would be honored to continue serving our community.
Board of Finance
Frances Gustavesen: I am currently an alternate on the Hampton Board of Finance seeking to become an elected member of the Board. Prior to my current career as a Speech and Language Pathologist in educational settings, I served for nine years as a town official in CT responsible for a budget up to $750,000. I believe these experiences provided me with the qualifications to be a positive, contributing member of the Board of Finance.
Kate Donnelly: Our beautiful community must continue to rise to the challenges that face small towns in Connecticut. We need to be vigilant in maintaining our vibrancy and commitment to all our residents from newborns to seniors. My experiences as a former First Selectman, business owner, former Board of Education member, as well as chair of the Green Energy committee, have given me the insight needed to work with other town boards serving our citizens while maintaining accountability for our finances. I would appreciate your vote.
Donnelly is also running for the Board of Assessment Appeals
Board of Education
Stephanie Bora: Hampton has been my home since 1994. As a former Hampton Elementary student, a teacher who taught 14 years, a mom of three children who attended our schools, and the current President of Parish Hill High School’s PTA, I’m dedicated to ensuring our children receive the quality education they deserve. I’ve served one year on Hampton Elementary’s Board of Education and I am asking for your vote to continue advocating for our amazing school and community.
Elizabeth Lindorff: My experiences with the Hampton Elementary School include 11 years as a parent of students, 18 years as the HES art teacher and current member of the Board. I have seen the school’s challenges from many perspectives. My experience has shown me how the arts can support the entire curriculum inherently, as well as through coordination with other staff. School climate is enhanced when parents and kids see student artwork in the hallways. If elected, I promise to be a strong advocate for the arts at HES.
Herlande Castillo-Reyes: I recently moved to Hampton and hold a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. With a strong passion for education and community development, I am eager to contribute to shaping the future of local schools. Driven by a desire to enhance educational opportunities for all students, I aim to bring a fresh perspective, evidence-based insights, and a commitment to student well-being to the Board of Education. Dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for every child.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Marc Cardwell: I greatly appreciate the lovely environment and strong sense of community that the town of Hampton provides us all. If elected to the Zoning Board of Appeals, I will endeavor to address proposed changes in a way that both protects and enhances the quality of life in our town.
Planning & Zoning Commission
Kevin Grindle: I look forward to continuing to serve Hampton by protecting our rural agricultural character, promoting responsible patterns of development and encouraging land preservation using our Zoning and Subdivision Regulations along with our Plan of Conservation and Development. I bring 25 years of professional consulting to our Commission and am confident that my experience in the fields of landscape architecture, permitting, planning and engineering combined with over two decades of continued service on the PZC provides me with a diverse understanding of the past, present and future goals of this community.
Constables: Jeffrey Smith Jr & Adam Sheridan