Robert Spain (politician)

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Robert Spain (born June 26, 1956) is a former Republican member of the Vermont House of Representatives and former town manager of Millbury, Massachusetts.

Biography

Robert James Spain Jr. was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on June 26, 1956, a son of Robert J. Spain and Patricia A. (Quirk) Spain. [1] [2] He attended the schools of Worcester, and graduated from Burncoat Senior High School. [1] Spain received a Bachelor of Arts degree in management and public administration from Worcester State University in 1978 and a Master of Arts degree in business management from Webster University in 1985. [1] [3] He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served in the Intelligence field, including postings to Turkey and Germany. [3] He later served in the Vermont Army National Guard. [4]

Spain moved to Bradford, Vermont in 1988, where he owned and operated the Bradford Village Store. [3] He also became a member of the village board of trustees and served on the board of directors of the Bradford Senior Independence Housing Corporation. [1] Spain also served as chairman of Bradford Business Associates and president of the Bradford Republican Committee. [1] In addition, he was active in veterans organizations including Bradford's American Legion Post 20. [1]

In 1992, Spain won election to the Vermont House of Representatives, defeating incumbent Democrat Wayne G. Kenyon. [5] He was reelected in 1994, and served from 1993 to 1997. [5] Spain was defeated by Kenyon in 1996. [5]

After leaving the Vermont legislature, Spain served as town administrator of Millbury, Massachusetts and Uxbridge, Massachusetts, then worked as director of government relations for Charter Communications. [6] Spain was appointed town manager of Millbury in 2008. [7] He served until retiring in 2016. [8]

Spain was married to the former Mary Clancy. [4] They have four daughters. [4] He later married Amy Williams. [9]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Vermont Legislative Directory. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Secretary of State. 1995. p. 161 – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ "Obituary, Robert J. Spain". Legacy.com. Chicago, IL. November 24, 2003. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "Legislative Questionnaires — Vermont: Robert Spain, Republican". Valley News . Lebanon, NH. October 28, 1992. p. 2 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. 1 2 3 "Spain Announces Re-Election Bid". Valley News . Lebanon, NH. July 13, 1994. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. 1 2 3 Elections Division. "Election Results Archive: Robert Spain". Vermont Elections Database. Montpelier, VT: Vermont Secretary of State. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  6. ↑ Boynton, Donna (December 19, 2007). "He's back … as town's manager: Bob Spain named to new town role". Telegram & Gazette . Worcester, MA.
  7. ↑ Boynton, Donna (July 28, 2010). "Town manager rated 'very good'". Telegram & Gazette . Worcester, MA.
  8. ↑ Spencer, Susan (March 22, 2016). "Town manager to retire this summer: Spain says he left town in better shape than found it". Telegram & Gazette . Worcester, MA.
  9. ↑ "Obituary, Patricia Spain, d. January 14, 2018". Mulhane Home for Funerals. Millbury, MA. January 15, 2018.
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