Select Board appoints Theresa Ronock as associate member of Planning Board

The Select Board convened jointly with the Planning Board to interview Theresa Ronock, an applicant for an associate-member vacancy. Planning Board Chair recommended Ronock’s appointment, describing her experience attending meetings and working on neighborhood issues; the Planning Board chair said, “I think she'd be a really good fit for the planning board,” and the Planning Board moved to nominate her.

Ronock told the boards she has lived in Mashpee for 30 years, has been active in community issues including cell‑tower and neighborhood-conservation matters, and said she would like to “give back to the town” in retirement. After a motion and roll-call votes during the joint session and a subsequent Select Board motion, the board voted to appoint Ronock as an associate planning-board member; the Planning Board then adjourned its meeting.

Both boards recorded supportive comments from multiple members; one Select Board member noted the need for appointees who can withstand pressure on controversial items and asked whether Ronock could be independent-minded on challenging votes. No opposition was recorded in the transcript. The appointment was carried and the board welcomed Ronock to her new role.