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Biographical questions
— How many years have you lived in Winchester?
More than twenty years.
— Please describe your professional background and education.
Partner/attorney at K&L Gates, LLP. BS Tufts University. JD Boston College Law School. See also www.linkedin.com/in/centurelli/.
I am also a husband, and father of three; two sons who are recent WHS graduates and one daughter who is a current WHS student.
— What Winchester town positions (appointed or elected) have you held, and for how long?
None.
– What volunteer roles have you done that made a difference in Winchester?
Board member, current President, Winchester Sports Foundation ("WSF') - 10+ years service.
Board member, Equipment Room Manager, Coach, Winchester Youth Baseball and Softball - 8 years of service.
Coach, Winchester Youth Football - 8 years of service.
Coach, Winchester Youth Basketball - 3 years of service.
The WSF raises and donates funds to support many town programs and facilities. Some of the
projects I have helped support as a Board member include:
Launching Unified/Adaptive Basketball
Launching Unified/Adaptive Bowling
Launching Girls and Boys Volleyball Teams
Launching Girls and Boys Ski Teams
Launching Ultimate Frisbee Teams
Purchasing the Athletic Trainer Cart
Knowton Stadium
Skillings Field
WHS weight room
And many other WHS contributions. See e.g., www.winchestersportsfoundation.
com/about
— Why should I vote for you?
I am a grateful town resident, who hopes to contribute at town meeting. I am also an attorney who enjoys working within the mechanics of government to help accomplish needed community goals.
Town Meeting candidate-specific questions
— What specific methods will you use to gather and represent your constituents' perspectives issues that come before Town Meeting?
I will regularly meet precinct and town meeting members to discuss their questions, needs, requests and any votes.
— Transparency and communication are vital in representative government. What steps will you take to keep your constituents informed about Town Meeting decisions and to explain your voting rationale?
I will regularly meet precinct and town meeting members to discuss their questions, needs,
requests and any votes.
— Town Meeting decides three major things: It sets the salaries for the elected officials, votes appropriate money to run the town, and votes on the town's local statutes, which are called by-laws. How do you plan to evaluate and make decisions on budgetary allocations to ensure fiscal responsibility while meeting the town's needs?
I will seek input from precinct, town meeting and other town board members on significant issue and use my experience to reach the best goals for town.
