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Annual Town Report Dedication KATHLEEN POTTER

New Gloucester is a town built on the dedication of its people—those who give their time, energy, and heart to make our community stronger. Among them, there are those who volunteer occasionally, those who commit themselves to a particular cause, and then there are the rare few who seem to be everywhere, always ready to lend a helping hand. Kathleen Potter is undoubtedly one of the latter. If there is an event in town—whether at the library, the fairgrounds, the school, the arrival of a new ambulance, or simply gardens in need of care— you can count on seeing Kathleen there. Her presence is not just familiar; it is a symbol of service, dedication, and unwavering community spirit. Kathleen’s contributions to New Gloucester are both vast and invaluable. She has not only served on numerous committees but has also taken on leadership roles as Chair of several. Her service includes the Budget Committee, Community Fair Committee, Board of Appeals, Capital Improvement Committee, Parks and Recreation Committee, Library Gazebo Committee, and School Board Member. In addition, she is a dedicated presence at the polls, where she serves as an Election/Ballot clerk. Beyond her official roles, Kathleen has devoted countless hours to volunteering at the library and assisting with its book and bake sales. She is also known for ensuring that no community event goes without food, whether through her own baking or coordinating refreshments. Her commitment extends to volunteering as traffic control, a role she takes on with both seriousness and enthusiasm. Whether directing cars for hours at the Community Fair or ensuring safety at Trunk or Treat and Lower Village trick-or-treating, Kathleen can be seen wearing her personal safety vest—thoughtfully given to her by the Fire Department—traffic wand in hand, ensuring that events run smoothly and safely. Time and again, in ways too numerous to count, Kathleen has demonstrated what it means to go above and beyond, setting the highest standard of civic engagement. She embodies the very spirit of New Gloucester—always stepping up, always helping out, and always bringing people together. With deep appreciation and admiration, the New Gloucester Selectboard proudly dedicates this Annual Town Report to Kathleen Potter —an exceptional volunteer, advocate, baker, leader, friend, and true pillar of our community. Thank you, Kathleen, for showing us all what it means to serve!

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