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Longtime Cultural Arts commissioner Ron to step down after spinal surgery; commission presents plaque
Summary
Commission member Ron announced his resignation due to a required spinal surgery and was recognized by staff and commissioners with a commemorative plaque and words of thanks for his long service.
Commission member Ron announced he must step down from the Cultural Arts Commission because he faces spinal surgery to address neuropathy in his legs and feet.
Ron said the surgery and recovery make continuing on the commission "not feasible" for now and characterized his departure as both a resignation and a retirement from commission duties. Commissioners and staff acknowledged Ron's long service, presented a plaque and offered thanks: "The continuity that you have provided to the town and to the arts endeavor is wonderful," one commissioner said, and staff thanked him for his dedication.
Why it matters: Ron's resignation creates a vacancy on the Cultural Arts Commission and ends the tenure of a long-serving member who helped develop the commission's master plan and early programming.
Next steps: staff did not record a formal replacement at the meeting; commission members and staff encouraged Ron to remain involved informally and said they will see him at upcoming events.
