John Melrose will be honored with Vassalboro’s annual Spirit of America award at the June 3 town meeting, in recognition of his many volunteer activities in the town.
Select board member Michael Poulin announced the board’s choice, “appreciative of the depth and length of selfless service rendered to our community.”
Melrose’s service, “so far,” Poulin wrote, includes several terms on the select board; serving on the budget committee; serving as a scoutmaster and baseball coach; and membership (often leadership) on the Vassalboro Cemetery Committee, Kennebec Land Trust, Vassalboro Grange, Vassalboro Historical Society, Vassalboro Trails Committee and Maine Woodland Owners.
Melrose and his wife Molly have been Vassalboro residents since 1976. Melrose worked for the Maine Municipal Association for seven years; served as commissioner of the Maine Department of Transportation from 1995 to 2001; and worked as a private consultant, including running his company, Maine Tomorrow, for 20 years.
The Spirit of America Foundation was established in Augusta in 1990 to recognize and honor volunteers in Maine municipalities.
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