June 7, 2007

Burlington's leader giving up the reins

The news in today's Bristol Press that Burlington's first selectman, Ted Scheidel, is stepping down after this year's general election is a stunner. Scheidel has been at the helm for so long that he is synonymous with the town, which has undergone dramatic growth since he took office in 1981. Over all those years, he's also been the epitome of a New England town government leader, straightforward, open and clear. He's been a good neighbor for Bristol.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Having had the opportunity to work in conjunction with Mr. Scheidel on issues of mutual importance to both Bristol and Burlington, I would also like to attest to the professionalism, respect, integrity and dedication of Mr. Scheidel in serving as the ultimate example of a proud and responsible public servant.
We wish you the very best Ted in all of your future endeavors.