PUTNEY — The first time I met Aileen Chute, she was exploring the town by bicycle with her daughters and husband. Since then, Putney residents have noticed that her engagement with the town, especially its governance, is way beyond respectable.
Aileen (a fairly recent transplant from New Hampshire) is serving as a lister, as a member of the Planning Commission, and recently as chair of the Energy Commission. She also works in the Brattleboro Assessor's office, which gives her deeper understanding of how municipal government works around here.
Aileen and her family members show a deep, long-term concern for the vital organs of Putney, including our public school.
When I asked her about her vision for the town of Putney, she said it is to build a sustainable, equitable community, strong enough to withstand the adverse forces coming our way.
That, with her proven leadership and drive, make me absolutely certain that Aileen Chute is our best choice for Putney Selectboard.