Please
Honest, Independent, Dedicated
Service on behalf of our community.
“I am committed to ensuring a
healthy and safe environment for
Sturbridge residents, visitors, and
tourists.”
I hope you will honor me with the
privilege of your support and your
vote on Monday, April 11, 2011.
Please visit my website
www.lindacocalis.com for
information and I invite you to contact
me at cocalisl@gmail.com if you
have questions, concerns,
suggestions.
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cocalisl@gmail.com
VOTE
April 11, 2011
Linda Cocalis
Board of Health
I am seeking your support for a
second term so that I may continue
my efforts aimed at protecting and
serving the citizens of Sturbridge.
The health and welfare of residents
and visitors are the highest priority for
more
members of the Board of Health and I
remain ever committed to fulfilling
my obligations to you.
or
Sturbridge, MA 01566
I believe firmly that Board members
cocalisl@gmail.com
should have no financial interests, nor
110 McGilpin Road
any personal or political affiliations
that could compromise their
Linda Cocalis
responsibilities in any way.
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 My Record of Service
 Updated local trash hauler regulations to
ensure consistency and compliance with
MA DEP’s waste ban regulations, which
now generate approximately $3,300 a year
in municipal revenue.
 Initiated a municipal-building recycling
effort that redirects recyclable material to
the Sturbridge Recycling Center as
opposed to paid contract services.
 Initiated efforts that have resulted in a
higher dollar value & increased local
revenue for our recycled cardboard.
 Initiated non-residential acceptance of
cardboard, thereby increasing revenue to
the town.
 Initiated an evaluation of personnel
resources at the Recycling Center that
resulted in a cost savings to taxpayers of
$2100.00.
 Initiated cost savings on operational
services specific to hazardous waste,
resulting in reduced disposal costs.
 Initiated development of new regulations
that now allow Tattoo Art Festivals, which
have resulted in municipal revenue of
$16,000 over the past 3 years, as well as
over 9000 visitors who shop, dine, and
stay in Sturbridge.
 Successfully secured over $25,000 in
grants enabling expanded services such as
H1N1 Flu Clinics & added Seasonal Flu
Clinics, in addition to equipment
purchases at no cost to taxpayers.
Linda and Clay Cocalis
 Initiated collaborative and cooperative
efforts with local merchants & businesses
that have produced new initiatives such
as the Sturbridge “Green Team”, which
highlights and encourages green
initiatives taken by local businesses (i.e.
BT’s Smokehouse) as well our our new
“Vocational Incentive Program”, which
provides vocational intern opportunities
and credit for students and other
organizations, while simultaneously
providing no-cost support and assistance
for the Recycling Center/Landfill.
 Facilitated a comprehensive review of the
intake of household trash in an effort to
reduce overall costs to taxpayers, while
extending the life-cycle of our land fill.
This review has identified the need and
desire for a Pay-as-you Throw program
(PAY-T), which will reduce overall
future taxpayer funding for Landfill
associated operations.
 Initiated a collaborative effort with
Habitat for Humanity in support of their
local efforts.
The Future
 Continued efforts to ensure the safety
& health of all residents, tourists, and
visitors.
 Continued efforts to increase efficiency
and reduce tax-payer costs affiliated
with the Recycling Center/Landfill.
 Expanded Recycling programs
designed to generate more municipal
revenue for our recycled goods.
 Implementation of a Compost Bin
Distribution Program for interested
residents.
 Expansion of the Green Team and
“Vocational Incentive Program”.
“One of the greatest economic
responsibilities of any community,
particularly one that caters to tourists, is to
ensure a Board of Health that maintains a
reputation of upholding regulations and
ensuring resident and visitor safety. Now,
more than ever because of the internet, a
simple click of the mouse provides people
with the ability to rate establishments and
affect their reputations. An active and
engaged Board of Health helps ensure the
highest standards in our restaurants and
hotels, minimizing the chance of legitimate
claims, while protecting the town against
the risk of litigation. A Board of Health that
is either unable or unwilling to fulfill its
responsibilities could result in increased
numbers of legitimate complaints. This in
turn would negatively impact tourism and
visitor-ship. I am committed to keeping
Sturbridge safe and highly desirable for
both residents and visitors.”