About Carol Ann

"Residents and the community are my number one priority. I am running for a position as your District 2 Town Councilor because I want the opportunity to do the WORK and SERVE my District 2 neighbors. Braintreeis on the cusp of significant revitalization and residents deserve to be part of this process every step of the way. I will be the voice of those residents and seek solutions as we move forward."

PRIORITIES:

Work to ensure financial accountability by all involved in the budget process.

Prioritize addressing all health, safety and IT issues in our schools. 

Continue advocacy for the Graziano/Adams   Street development, the Holland 40B proposal in Braintree Square, the Algonquin Natural Gas Compressor Station and the Peterson Pool project.

Support an updated Master Plan by voting favorably on zoning changes, etc. that will benefit the future of the town and its residents, especially those pertaining to traffic and pedestrian safety.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Born in LA Californiaand raised in eastern Long Island,  NY

Purchased my first home in Braintreein 1995

Mother of 3 children: 2 BHS graduates and 1 in middle school

EDUCATION:

Eastport High School Class of 1989

Southern Vermont College Class of 1993, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Social Work 

University of Vermont, currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Social Work with specialty in End of Life Planning and Hospice Care

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Volunteer at the Marge Crispin Center, Quincy Animal Shelter, Father Bill’s and community gift drives for Christmas and Easter

Parent volunteer for Hollis PTO and Ross PTO

Citizen advocate for Algonquin Natural Gas Compressor Station Project and the Peterson Pool Project

EMPLOYMENT:

20+ years working in child protective services: DCFS, Dianne Deanna Centerand Commonwealth of Massachusetts 

Assistant Director of the Randolph Youth Commission and Recreation

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

20+ years of case management skills combined with extensive advocacy experience provide a solid foundation for serving the residents of District 2 and addressing the challenges our community is facing. 

"My primary goal is to ensure that residents voices and concerns are brought to the table. I will work diligently for my District 2 constituents to ensure a more collaborative relationship between residents, elected officials and appointed officials."

On November 2nd, I respectfully request your vote for Carolann Ricardo Town Councilor District 2.