Editor's note: The Westborough Spring Town Election takes place on Tuesday, March 6. Westborough Patch reached out to the candidates who are seeking public office and will feature profiles on them in the days and weeks leading up to the election. Carolyn Spring, featured here, is one of three people running for the three open positions on the Trustees of .
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Name: Carolyn Spring
Age: 53
Address: 12 Deerslayer Lane
Family: Married to husband, Howard; two children, Matt and Rachel, both in college.
Previous/Current Public Service: Current member of Westborough Cultural Council, Fales School Council and Westborough Rotary Club; past member of the Advisory Finance Committee.
Employment: Attorney in own law practice specializing in estate planning and elder law.
Education: Cornell University, 1980; Boston College Law School, 1983.
Why do you want the position?
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I believe that the library is a great resource for the town, and I want its level of excellence to continue. I have seen it become so much more than just a repository for books in the 25 years I have lived in town.
What do you feel are the biggest issues facing the Board of Library Trustees?
Maintaining good and diverse services and offerings in difficult economic times.
How do you plan to affect change?
By listening to the members of the town and what they want the library to offer and by listening to the current trustees to determine the best path for having the library continue to be a true gem in Westborough.
Fun Fact About You: I love country music, and I sing in two local choirs.
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