Endorsements
Selectman Brian Herr announces his support for RJ Dourney
"I have known RJ for many years. His vast experience leading private business ventures and serving on the Planning Board will help the town through the difficult fiscal challenges confronting us for the next several years. Please join me in voting for RJ Dourney for Selectman."
Financial Plan Working Group Co-Chair Phil Totino backs Dourney
"Hopkinton needs Selectmen who will vigorously pursue new sources of revenue along with operational efficiencies that will enable us to keep our schools strong and maintain our public infrastructure. RJ Dourney has the executive experience and business savvy that we need. He will provide the leadership to bring the town back to financial stability. I am pleased to endorse RJ Dourney for Selectman."
Rebecca Robak, who serves as School Committee Chair, endorses RJ Dourney
"The Town is experiencing a reduction in services that threatens our schools and our investment in our homes. We need a leader with a vision for solving our financial problems. We need someone to plan, not wring their hands. I endorse RJ Dourney for Board of Selectmen."
Mary Lou Haroian endorses RJ Dourney
"The citizens of Hopkinton are so lucky to have a candidate of RJ Dourney's caliber running for Selectman. RJ has the experience, the knowledge and the integrity to serve the town very well in the critical years ahead."
Planning Board member Claire Wright backs Dourney
"R.J. is one of the most honorable people I know. He is guided by high principles, solid character, and the motive to do what is right. R.J. Dourney is what the Town needs as a Selectman to move us in the right direction at this critical time."
Cindy Bernardo supports RJ Dourney for Selectman
"RJ is the perfect candidate for selectman of Hopkinton. He will bring this town and its finances back where we should be with his eye looking forward and not back. I am also confident he will ensure that the quality of education will be one of his top priorities."
Dave Stoldt, School Committee member, endorses RJ Dourney
"RJ is our best chance to put the school system back on course financially and strategically. He studies and understands what the Town needs...he gets it."
Barbara Berke endorses Dourney for Selectman
"I am endorsing RJ Dourney because he not only understands the challenges we face as a community, but he has a specific plan to help us overcome them. RJ's skill set, knowledge and leadership style will be a huge asset to the Board of Selectmen."
Jean & Chris Bertschmann support RJ Dourney for Selectman
"We agree with RJ's vision for Hopkinton. We believe he has integrity and can be relied upon to steer Hopkinton forward in a manner that will maximize our capital resources, without compromising the character of our town. He has the management and leadership experience to make difficult decisions, evaluate current operations and future plans, and facilitate cooperation among the talented volunteer boards who work so hard for our town."