Kelsey Announces Board Candidacy

HARTWICK—Caren Kelsey, a resident of the Town of Hartwick for more than 65 years, has announced her candidacy for Hartwick Town Council. Kelsey will be running on the Hartwick United line, along with fellow town council candidate JoAnn Gardner and town supervisor candidate Cody Moore.

For 48 years, Kelsey has been a member of the Hartwick Fire Department and Emergency Squad. She previously worked for BOCES for 37 years, serving in the Health Occupation program as an instructor in CPR, first aid and phlebotomy. During that lengthy period of service, Kelsey regularly took students to local hospitals and nursing homes as part of their preparation for acquiring their CNA licenses.

“I am eager to work with our community, along with Cody and JoAnn, to bring unity back to Hartwick and create better relationships within the town,” said Kelsey. “It is important to understand what the residents are looking for—resisting this desire to raise taxes while also keeping up with improvements that are needed within Hartwick. This can be done. I also want to see our wonderful summer program continue; it is a program that I ran for several years, and I know that it can be done at a very reasonable cost, with the benefits far outweighing the expenses.

“As a member of the Town Council,” Kelsey added, “I will do everything I can to help with other vital programs that are needed by a wide variety of people in Hartwick. I will ask the members of our community to tell us specifically what they want and need. I don’t have a personal agenda. I simply want what is best for Hartwick.”

Kelsey’s additional experiences include 20 years of service working for the Otsego County Fair and membership in the Hinman Hollow Grange and the Pomona State Grange.

For more information on Caren Kelsey’s candidacy for Hartwick Town Council, visit the “Hartwick United” Facebook page.