Nobody can talk you into serving in local office, but there may come a time when somebody asks you if you'll serve. Don't say no without thinking about the idea. Promise yourself you will serve only a term, and then decide whether you like it. You don't have to spend your whole life in local public office or in a single office.
Think of it as giving something back to the town. Vermonters get mighty sentimental about their towns, as well we should. These units of government have the hardest job of all, making ends meet with limited resources, keeping you safe in your home and the roads clear in winter.
You may not change the world, you won't become a celebrity. You may see yourself on television or in the newspaper, but that isn't the equivalent of fame. You'll just do your work, and feel good about it at the end of the day. That will be the reward, that will suffice. It will be your duty, it's your town, it's your turn.
The Benson Select Board relies on citizens who volunteer their valuable time to serve on various committees. If you are interested in serving the town in this capacity, please call Town Hall at 537-2611. All committee meetings are open to the public.
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