Town of Marion Select Board Chair Receives Distinguished Service Award From SRPEDD

MARION — Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman is pleased to share that Marion Select Board Chair Norm Hills was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) at the SRPEDD Annual Meeting on Sept. 25. Hills serves as Marion’s Commissioner to the SRPEDD Commission.

The Distinguished Service Award is given to a former or present SRPEDD Commissioner for leadership and outstanding service to SRPEDD in recognition of a range of contributions.

Nominated by fellow SRPEDD Commissioners, Hills was called to the Venus de Milo restaurant podium in Swansea and presented with the award by SRPEDD Executive Director Jeffrey Walker.

“This award recognizes your able and longstanding leadership on behalf of the community, as a valued Planning and Select Board Member and equally dedicated SRPEDD Commissioner, as current Treasurer and Member of the Finance and Personnel Committees, your prior service as Secretary, and other noteworthy contributions on myriad other agency committees and initiatives,” Walker said at the Annual Meeting.

“We are truly the beneficiaries of your experience and commitment to Southeast Massachusetts, and it is with heartfelt gratitude that we present you with the Distinguished Service Award,” Walker added.

The SRPEDD Commission Award has been awarded to exemplary Commissioners since 1977.

Hills has been on the SRPEDD Commission since 2017 and serves on both the Finance and Personnel Committees, as well as the SRPEDD Treasurer. He has formerly served as the SRPEDD Secretary.

About the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD)

SRPEDD is a regional planning agency serving 27 cities and towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. Governed by a Commission of local officials and citizens, SRPEDD plans for the region’s land use, transportation, economy and environment while assisting member cities and towns to operate more efficiently. The agency specializes in advising in comprehensive planning, environmental planning, transportation, economic development and homeland security. 

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