Jonathan Henry, representing the Marion Board of Selectmen, has been re-elected Chair of the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) for the 2015-2016 term. SRPEDD held its 59th annual meeting at the Fall River Country Club on May 27.
Stephanie Pollack, MassDOT Secretary, was the featured speaker. She spoke of the efforts to reform transportation in Massachusetts and complimented the work being done in support of South Coast Rail.
Other officers for the 2015-16 term elected at the meeting were: Deborah Melino-Wender, Dartmouth, Vice Chair; Joan Marchitto, North Attleborough, Secretary; Randall Kunz, Mattapoisett, Treasurer; George Hovorka, Swansea, Assistant Treasurer; and Lorri-Ann Miller, Dartmouth, Past Chair.
SRPEDD Commissioner of the Year was presented to Jonathan Henry of Marion and the Distinguished Service Award was presented to Donna Kulpa of Dighton.