Selectman David N. Oliveria Two Year Term

"Our country is founded on representative government and that means citizens getting involved with the local, state and federal government processes. I am honored to be nominated to represent your interests as a Selectman for Deep River and I ask for your vote on November 3 rd."

Dave brings 26 years of experience as an Engineer/Business Developer with Kaman Aerospace, Dave will bring a wealth of experience to Deep River 's Board of Selectmen. Whether developing a new product or overseeing existing manufacturing, a leader must understand the costs of every decision. The same is true of any activity in town government. His 28 years of US Navy leadership experience, including mobilization after 9/11, advanced level college education (MS in Organizational Management, Central Connecticut ) and past Committee Chairman of Chester/Deep River Boy Scouts Troop 13 make Dave a common sense addition to the Board of Selectmen.

Dave and his family have been Deep River residents for the past fourteen years and have been active in various aspects of our community. His two children have attended Deep River Elementary, John Winthrop Junior High and VRHS and are currently attending ECSU and UCONN. Dave helps videotape the Board of Selectmen and Board of Finance meetings for rebroadcast on Sunday evenings, is a Deep River Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate, long term member and Trustee and Goods & Services Auction Chairman for First Church of Christ Church in Middletown, New England Electric Auto Association Secretary and is a member of the national Take Our Daughters & Sons to Work Board of Directors.

Town Clerk Amy Macmillan Winchell

"Having grown up in Deep River it would be an honor to be the professional link between residents, local governing bodies and the State and to be the friendly face representing our town for newcomers and current residents. I have always been an active volunteer in my community, school, and church and would welcome this opportunity to serve my town in a more professional capacity."

Amy enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Deep River . After marriage to her husband Dale 19 years ago and starting a family they moved to their house on Union Street twelve years ago. They have three children all attending the same schools Amy attended as a child. She has always been very active in the community starting as a child playing in the fife and drum corps. As an adult she's served for twelve years as a leader in Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts including Recruitment officer for Girl Scouts and was proud to be awarded "Girl Scout Leader of the Year" by her service unit in 2004. She also served as the elementary school's student banking program manager and is currently an active board member and bookkeeper for Church Street Child Care. For the past 35 years she has been and continues to be a very involved member of the Deep River Congregational Church. In addition to her volunteer work she is a para-educator for the Region #4 preschool program helping some of our youngest and most needy citizens. It is these experiences along with her college education that have prepared her to learn, follow, and professionally execute duties as dictated by CT General State Statutes and the needs of the town.

Treasurer Thomas W. Lindner Two Year Term and
Agent of School Deposit Fund

"As your Town Treasurer, I will continue to serve with the same dedication, integrity and commitment I have for the past 20 years. My 34 years experience as a local Banker has given me the expertise to competently administer funds. As a life long Deep River resident, I have been honored to serve you in this capacity and would appreciate your support once again".

Tom's re-election brings ten terms (20 years) as Town Treasurer and 34 years of banking experience to this important position. His commitment and service as Treasurer demonstrates his understanding of the relationship that prudent financial planning and implementation have to sound municipal government. He is a Vice President and Community Relations Officer at Essex Savings Bank where he has been employed for 22 years. Tom received a BA degree from Quinnipiac University , a Teachers Certification from Southern Connecticut State University and is a graduate of the Williams College School of Banking. A life long Deep River resident, Tom and his wife, Kris have been involved in many civic activities and are active members of the First Congregational Church in Deep River . They are the parents of two children, Shane, a recent Business Management and Finance major and Kelsey, a senior, majoring in Occupational Therapy, both at Springfield College.

Tax Collector John D. Townsend Two Year Term

"For a number of years I have been contemplating service to our town. However, the demands on my time by my at-home-business make a full-time job with the town impossible. The part time hours of the tax collector's office are particularly appealing to me and when coupled with my experience I feel that my contributions to the town will be a valuable asset."

John has lived in Connecticut since childhood and has been a resident of Deep River since 1987. He now works from his home in his second career as an antiquarian bookseller dealing in rare first editions. However, it was his first career that gave him the qualifications to be able to assume the responsibilities of tax collector. He spent 25 years in the field of corporate real estate handling real estate negotiations and transactions throughout the United States for a number of the major Fortune 500 companies in the Hartford area. His exposure to that field also provided him with ample formal education in the specialty of real estate valuation and appraisal. His formal education also bolsters his credentials with an undergraduate degree in business from the University of Hartford as well as an MBA with a concentration in finance from that same institution. He is computer literate having built his own web site and several databases for his own business and those of others. His years of real estate experience will allow him to work closely and cooperatively with the assessor's office. His attention to detail and sense of organization will provide him with the wherewithal to perform the tasks of tax collector with dexterity and professional integrity.

Board of Finance William M. Ballsieper Six Year Term

"I feel it is important to participate and contribute to your town and I would like to do so in a position where my background and experience would be beneficial to the town of Deep River. My years spent in Project Management and my terms as Treasurer of two different Historical Societies I feel will allow me to approach the challenges of the Finance Committee from a different and constructive point of view."

Bill spent 16 years at Allegheny Ludlum filling positions in both Engineering and Operations. His last 3 years with that company was as the manager of Engineering for the Connecticut facilities. Upon retiring in 2003 he continued on as a consultant doing Project Management work for all the New England facilities, along with co-managing a $120 Million project for Allegheny Technologies in Shanghai China. He was Treasurer for both the Deep River Historical Society and the Haddam Historical Society. During his term at the Stone House in Deep River he devised a means to finance the rebuilding of the Carriage House with no ill-affects to the Historical Society's financial stability.

Board of Finance Joyce E. Metz Four Year Term

"I have a lot of spirit and the energy to make a difference by getting more involved with Deep River's government process. I believe more people would like to get involved if they knew where best their strengths could be used. The only way to find out is to try. As a small business owner, I feel that my financial expertise will be a benefit to the Board of Finance position."

Joyce grew up in Connecticut and attended local schools in Montville and Norwich. She has lived in the shoreline area for over 25 years and is a returning resident to Deep River as of 3 years ago. She opened Preferred Travel in 1981 and continues to operate that business. She was a foster mother to over 43 teenagers during the course of eight years. She has sponsored two Tibetan sisters to relocate from Nepal to the US and is currently a Board Member of Water is Hope.

Deep River Board of Education Mark A. Malcarne Six Year Term

"Why do I desire to run, once again, for the Deep River Board of Education? I have been on the Deep River Board of Education for eight years and have been actively involved in assisting, encouraging and improving the education system in Deep River . I know the teachers and administrators and feel that I can contribute to a better and stronger school for the children of our town."

Mark was born and raised in Deep River and has spent most of his life here. He earned a BA from UConn and has worked in Connecticut in sales since graduation. Mark and his wife have raised five children here and now have; one child in college at Brigham Young University , two at Valley Regional High School , one at John Winthrop Middle School and one in the Deep River Elementary School. Mark has been on the DRES Board of Education for eight years and believes his time there has been very beneficial to the town and to the students of our school system.

Deep River Board of Education Karen C. Nelson-Oliveria Six Year Term

"I am running for the position of Board of Education member on the Deep River Board of Education to support Deep River Elementary in its efforts to continually improve the educational opportunities for the children of Deep River.  I believe my experience as an educator and parent will be an asset to the Board in making the difficult decisions necessary to create and maintain a rigorous and cohesive educational experience for all students at Deep River Elementary School."

"Kc" Nelson-Oliveria, a resident of Deep River for 14 years, is a parent of 2 children who have graduated from Deep River Elementary and the Region 4 School system.  Kc recieved a BS in Education and her Master's degree from Southern Connecticut State University.  Kc's over 25 years in education, first as a classroom teacher and now as an educational consultant has provided her with a wealth of information about effective schools that produce results for all students.

Board of Appeals Darlene D. Pollack

Darlene Dayett Pollock is a lifelong resident of Deep River, where her husband Dave and she have raised three children, David, Kris, and Nicole.  Darlene's years of experience in the assessment field include over nine years for the City of New Britain, eight years as Assistant Assessor for the Town of Chester and she is currently an Assessment Analyst. 

"With my knowledge and experience from working in various Assessor's offices, I feel I am well qualified to serve on the Board of Assessment of Appeals.  I have served as a Justice of the Peace for nearly two decades."    

Library Board Louise C. Cowen Six Year Term

"I am currently Treasurer of the Deep River Library Board of Directors and have held that position for 5 years of my current 6 year term. Being a member of the Board has allowed me to become very involved with the daily operation of the library as well as meet and work with the library staff and Friends of the Library, which has been very rewarding."

Louise has been a resident of Deep River for 18 years and currently has two children attending Deep River schools. She works for a local attorney. She and her husband enjoy boating on the Connecticut River and taking their 'antique' car to local car shows.

Library Board - Janice E. Kmetz - Six Year Term

Janice, a Connecticut native, has lived in Deep River for many years.  She is an active member of the Park and Recreation Commission currently serving as chairperson of Plattwood Park .  Janice is a true leader.  She is a civil servant in law enforcement with more than nineteen years experience.  Janice is employed by the State of Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice as a Police Inspector assigned to the Public integrity and Political Corruption Bureau. Janice, the President of a non profit organization, Special Olympics Connecticut volunteer and former Police Commissioner for the Town of Clinton wishes to give back to the Deep River residents. She is an avid reader and book club organizer.

Library Board Rolf C. Peterson Two Year Term

"My mission as a town Director of the Deep River Library will be to work to preserve and improve the facilities, and further the use of technology for the benefit of the library users and staff. The Library resides in a unique building that is an important contributor to the character of Deep River . Attention to its maintenance and utilization needs to remain a priority for the town. The rapid expansion of computer, communications, and web technologies presents a constant challenge, but our citizens, especially the children, need the facilities to keep pace. I believe my work and life experience will be an asset to the Deep River Library. As a library card holder and board member of the Friends of the Deep River Library, I am very familiar with the library and its workings. And, after a career in technology I am very conversant with computers and communications."

Rolf was born and raised in the Minneapolis , MN area where he grew to love science and music. He earned an MS in Electrical Engineering, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota . Rolf retired from IBM in 2002 after over thirty years service, holding positions in marketing, strategy, product planning, and technical support. His time at IBM took him to Cincinnati, Mexico City, Monterrey (Mexico), Minneapolis, White Plains (NY), Boca Raton (FL), Valhalla (NY) and Somers (NY). Rolf and his wife moved into their new home in Deep River in 2005. His wife, a teacher and book lover, passed away in 2006.

Rolf enjoys reading, singing, home repair and woodworking. He is on the board of the Friends of the Deep River Library. Rolf is Deep River 's representative to the regional Cable Television Advisory Council. He is a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Centerbrook, where he sings in the choir and serves on the Music and Worship Committee and the Finance Committee. He is also a member of Cappella Cantorum and Con Brio local choral groups.

Region Four Board of Education Laurie A. Tomlinson

"I thank you for the opportunity to serve our town government."

Laurie is a long time resident of Deep River and attended Region 4 School System. After graduating from Franklin Pierce University in 1982, she worked on Wall Street for many years as a Financial Advisor, moving back to this area in 1986 to become involved in Chester Town leadership and was elected and served on the Region 4 Board for two terms. In 1996, Laurie and her daughter moved to Winthrop and she became a Region 4 Board member, serving one term. Laurie's daughter is an eighth grader at John Winthrop Middle School.  Laurie is an active member of the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, Women in the Financial World, Trustee of Franklin Pierce University and active member of the Arabian Horse Association--and she has been a Financial Advisor with Wells Fargo in Essex for the past 24 years.