All politics is Local

Catered a reception at the Historical Society for Denise Garlick, a woman who is running for Jack Cogswell's vacated Selectman seat.  Wow, is she a cool lady.  I went in knowing nothing, and came away with the sense that she would make a terrific addition to the board. More than anything I was impressed  by the fact that we have long needed a female voice and viewpoint on the board, and that she is smart,  empathetic, and not afraid to speak her mind, in the nicest possible way.    Her background is as a nurse at Brigham and Womens' for 35 years, and term on the board of health, as well as being a town meeting member.  Colleen Schaller is running her campaign and her base includes many prominent democrats around town.    Elections aren't until April, but if you have a chance, listen to her speak at a coffee or wherever.  Unless someone else pops out of the woodwork, she is unopposed as of now.