Volunteer Spotlight: Richard Barter
As described by Town Council Chair, Matt Sturgis,
"The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a Gray citizen who has displayed a lifetime of volunteer service to the Town of Gray. The winner of this award has endeavored to make the Town of Gray a better place to live by constant dedication, engagement, and desire.
This year’s award recipient has been a tireless advocate and champion of the Town of Gray. He has shown an endless passion and support for the Gray Public Library, serving on both the Library Trustees and the Gray Public Library Association. This is due in part to his fond childhood memories of establishing the good habits as a student that led him to the height of academia.
His desire to advance Gray was not limited to supporting Gray Public Library, it has also manifested itself in the support of business in Gray. The award winner has been consistent in supporting local businesses. He has been a local businessman in multiple arenas, and has been a member of the Community Economic Development Committee. In both capacities he has worked to advance and improve the local business climate.
Finally, the award recipient has served on the Gray Council twice, and was a strong voice encouraging the Town to move forward. And although his career has taken him away from Gray multiple times, he has always returned and asked what he could do to help. I can often hear him speaking fondly of the Titans of Gray, the people who helped form the Town and really made a difference. Well, I am here to say that this year’s recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award can be counted among the Titans of Gray. He has made a difference, and we all hope he continues to do so!"
- Volunteer of the Year – Donna Rand
- Committee of the Year – Planning Board
- Organization of the Year – Friends of Libby Hill
- Lifetime Achievement Award – Richard Barter
- Evelyn Morrill Durgin Award – Galen Morrison