Mark in the News

North selectmen candidates weigh in on need for social media policy

BY KAYLA CANNE

Mark Williamson: "I have a background in human resources, and my experience in developing social media policy can be useful for the board of selectmen. Part of what needs to be considered is making sure (any policy) does not illegally restrict someone's right to express their opinions, while ensuring respect and offering appropriate guidance for officials who do elect to use social media."

Letter to the Editor: North candidate states his case

BY MARK WILLIAMSON
Feb. 8, 2017

To the editor:

On Feb. 14, please plan on casting your vote for Mark Williamson for North Attleboro Board of Selectman. I have demonstrated skillful leadership on behalf of our town for a decade in a variety of elected and appointed roles. My knowledge of municipal finance, human resources and my team approach can be ideal for this important task.

GUEST COLUMN: New North job is legal overkill

BY MARK WILLIAMSON
Sep. 26, 2016

At a recent North Attleboro Board of Selectmen’s meeting in a 4-to-1 vote with John Rhyno dissenting, the board voted to authorize the hiring as needed of a hearings officer to handle future employment related hearings the board may need to preside over. In my view this is legal overkill.

GUEST COLUMN / WILLIAMSON: North, utility doing the dance

BY MARK WILLIAMSON
Aug. 14, 2016

The North Attleboro Electric Department (NAED) has had a long history of exemplary service to our town. As a municipal electric department, regulations are in place that were imposed from beyond our jurisdiction to create the sometimes troublesome fiscal and organizational relationship between NAED and the town. Because of this hybrid relationship created apparently by greater minds than those found at our local level, controversy has periodically been spawned.