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Mark Bowie , since the early years of public access television, has recorded and broadcast meetings with unwavering reliability. As a volunteer for numerous years, and as an employee since 2017, Mark has spent countless evenings in the Meetinghouse control room ensuring that meetings of all Town boards and committees are available to the public, often working into the late hours of the night. He seems to have never missed a meeting and never declined availability for a last-minute schedule change. Mark consistently provides technical support on the spot. His calm presence, technical knowledge, and steadfast commitment have ensured that New Gloucester residents have always been able to view their local government in action. Richard Erwin has been an essential force behind the scenes since the very beginning. He has dedicated thousands of hours to video editing and to assembling, maintaining, and patching equipment together in his frugal ways, faithfully, performing his duties allowing resident’s access to Government. He has carefully managed video archives and patiently guided the Town through a major technological upgrade, while also helming the Cable TV Committee. Richard’s quiet perseverance and deep technical expertise have been essential to the long-term success and continuity of New Gloucester Public Access Television. Patti Mikkelsen has worked tirelessly behind the scenes in support of local cable television. She has ably steered the town through the blizzard of abbreviations, acronyms and technical terminology that mark this work, and kept meticulous records along the way. Patti’s has also guided the Cable TV Committee and Town through policy, ordinance, and franchise agreement updates. For years she published a regular column in The Lakes Region Weekly that highlighted the people and events that have made New Gloucester special. Patti’s kindness, gentle spirit, and dedicated volunteerism have provided for the transparent promotion of the Town, its people, and organizations. Whether arriving at Memorial School hours before every annual Town Meeting to set up the microphones, cameras, tripods, mixers, and laptops that capture democracy in action; documenting and preserving the many events celebrating New Gloucester’s 250th; or recording, editing, captioning, and uploading the latest meeting of even the smallest town committee, these three individuals exemplify the very best of public service, volunteerism, and community spirit. Their contributions have created a legacy for the Town of New Gloucester and its residents. The Select Board also wishes to extend its sincere thanks to all those who have volunteered on the Cable Television Committee. Each one of you has played a key role over the years in the success of New Gloucester Public Access Television. We truly value your commitment, hard work, and contributions. Congratulations Mark, Richard, and Patti!

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