Residence: 89 Pepperell Road, Hollis since 1996

Education:

• Hebrew University, Jerusalem
• Gemological Institute of America
• New York University- appraisal Certificate
• University of Maine, Orono – appraisal Certificate

Occupation: Retired appraiser

Family: Husband - Bob, two children, two grandchildren

Email: Miriam.Winer (at) gmail.com

Web page: MiriamWiner.com

Appointed Positions:

• Hollis Design Guidelines and Ordinance subcommittee – co-chair. Wrote and revised Ordinance and Regulations for the Sign Board and Town Historic District
• Hollis Historic District Commission and Sign Board – member for six years and Chairman for three years
• Hollis Sign Regulation revision sub-committee
• Hollis Property Tax Equity Committee
• Newton (MA) Pride – a Town organization to coordinate and encourage community volunteers – three years
• Newton Human Rights Commission
• Historical Society of Newton – Jackson Homestead (the historic district commission of Newton) – three years
• The Nashua Public Library Burbank Fund - purchases art for public places – since 1991

Boards and Charitable Organizations:

• Royal Victoria Hospital ­ Palliative Care Unit
• Fund for the Arts in Newton ­ President, board member
• New Repertory Theater, Newton ­ Treasurer, head of Finance Committee, board member ­ since 1991
• Hospice of the Good Shepherd ­ board member ­
• Home Health and Hospice of Nashua ­ volunteer and lecturer in volunteer training ­ since 1992
• Board of Overseers of WGBH ­ since 2005

Because of my background I have a wide knowledge and understanding of the problems faced by the Town in its efforts to keep Hollis a vibrant place that is both true to its heritage and has the ability to adapt to changing times. I have a proven record of service to my community and the experience and time to devote to the demanding, yet fulfilling, job of Selectman.