Rob for Select Board and Park & Recreation
Why should voters choose you?
I’ve successfully advocated to get many things done. I worked behind the scenes with town officials to implement changes. I’ve successfully done this while not being a member of a board or committee. I think I can do more as a member of the Select Board and the Park and Recreation Committee.
My work experience consists of being a CPA followed by an accounting career in newspapers. I was a 28 year member of The Hartford Courant’s senior management team, finishing as the CFO. The Courant is the largest daily newspaper in Connecticut. I think my financial experience can serve Littleton.
I ask for your votes to become a member of the Select Board and the Park and Recreation Committee.
Rob for Select Board
Why are you running for Select Board?
I believe residents need to be involved in their government. Some say I attend more town meetings than anyone they know. I believe I can positively contribute to Littleton. I want voters to have choices.
What inspired you to get involved?
I never expected to become so involved. One neighbor mentioned one problem and then another neighbor mentioned something else. I decided to pursue the first and so it began. Five years later, I’m proud to say that I’ve made a difference.
What are the biggest challenges in Littleton?
- Littleton is undergoing considerable change.
- Hearing each other and those who don’t readily speak.
- The Lupoli projects will have a profound impact.
- What should be done with Littleton’s Town Hall and the Nagog Orchard house.
- The DPW outgrew their space years ago.
- The Select Board will receive the Charter Committee’s recommendations about town government.
- Today’s budget challenges will be strained further.
What are your top 3 priorities?
1. Expand efforts to get resident input to prepare for difficult choices through surveys, informational sessions, and questions placed in various communication channels.
2. Present a home rule charter to town meeting and continue town government’s evolution through additional by-law changes.
3. Discuss with other Select Board members whether the Select Board’s liaison practice is providing the desired outcomes to ensure an understanding of, and harmony with, the goals and activities of various appointed boards and committees.
How would you describe your leadership style?
I’m a “transformational” leader. I routinely evaluate existing conditions before identifying opportunities for improvement. I strive to always be respectful when encountering the inevitable obstacles. I’m a hard worker known to be persistent.
What does “Rely on Rounce” mean to you?
Count on Rob to research the problem and to consider the short-term and long-term challenges. People recognize my work effort and know me to be fair and level-headed.
What is your vision for Littleton?
Littleton will continue to be home to many who have already raised families here.
Littleton will be the community many young people will decide to move to in order to educate their children and to enjoy the town’s many offerings.
Littleton will be a preferred employer because employees recognize they are responsibly paid, appreciated, and managed well with clear direction.
This vision requires intentional and disciplined management to serve its residents.
Rob for Park & Recreation Commission
What are the biggest Park & Recreation challenges?
The Park, Recreation and Community Education department consistently runs outstanding programs. I know of the assessment because I regularly attend Select Board meetings and learned of it in the Select Board’s July 14, 2025 meeting when reference was made to a “PRCE Operational assessment that was not budgeted.” Transparency of assessments should be routinely embraced in order to continue to maintain the public’s trust. Assessments are always challenging but are needed to improve operations that serve Littleton’s residents.
What are your top 3 priorities for Park & Recreation?
1. Review the Long Lake Beach operations to identify and pursue enhanced offerings to all Littleton residents.
2. Review program rates, expenses, and profitability to assess equitability.
3. Discuss the factors that led to the PRCE Revolving Fund having a $740k surplus balance and develop a policy that maintains a desired fund balance while spending any excess balance.