I am writing in support of Tim Hilchey’s re-election to the Deerfield Select Board. In addition to his selectboard seat, Tim has a history of service to our town, including participating in the Community Preservation Committee, South County EMS Oversight Board, Medical Reserve Corps, and Friends of Deerfield 350th fundraiser. As a selectman, he has worked tirelessly for the people of Deerfield, even donating his own physical labor! In tough financial times he has fought for state and federal funds, including almost $3 million to fund the Leary Lot and EV Charger Project— at no cost to the town.

After the 2023 storms and flooding wreaked havoc on our roads, Tim was on the ground with town workers to survey the damage, then teamed up with other town officials and our legislators to secure $1.58 million for repairs. And when inflation bumped up the projected cost of the voter-approved Tilton Library expansion, Tim went to work organizing a coalition to successfully lobby the state for more funds. These are just a few of the examples of how Tim works with others to make things happen in a fiscally responsive way. Things are happening in downtown South Deerfield: new sidewalks (with more to come), work on Bloody Brook flood mitigation, the upgrade of the 1888 building, moving forward with plans for senior center. Tim Hilchey and the current Select Board are working with other town boards finding creative ways to get things done while saving us money. To keep up the momentum, vote for Tim Hilchey on May 5.

Cathy Bertinuson

South Deerfield