RAVEN is a grassroots initiative dedicated to inspiring civic engagement, promoting accountability, and encouraging new leadership in Rindge. It’s about empowering residents to get involved, participate in governance, and ensure our town’s future is shaped by all voices, not just a select few.
Encouraging leaders to make thoughtful, accountable decisions.
Encourage town officials to prioritize responsible financial management, ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and effectively.
Support leaders who make thoughtful, well-informed decisions that balance growth, conservation, and community needs.
Foster a culture of civility and respect in public meetings, ensuring discussions are productive and solutions focused.
Educate residents on how town budgets, policies, and ordinances directly impact their quality of life.
Championing policies that reflect the needs and priorities of all Rindge residents.
Encourage residents to speak up in town meetings, write letters to officials, and stay informed on local issues.
Support initiatives that protect Rindge's rural charm while embracing responsible growth to expand the tax base and strengthen public services.
Promote advocacy efforts at the state level to secure funding for schools, roads, and emergency services.
Ensure advocacy efforts reflect diverse viewpoints, ensuring every resident has a voice in the decision making process.
Inspiring citizens to give back and actively participate in town governance and community initiatives.
Encourage residents to join town boards, committees, or civic organizations.
Launch initiatives like a Junior Selectman Program or Volunteer Recognition Program to celebrate and support community involvement.
Create mentorship opportunities to help potential candidates learn how to run for office or engage in governance.
Highlight the value of volunteer-led services like the fire department, conservation efforts, and school programs.
Empowering residents to stay informed, involved, and proactive in shaping Rindge's future.
Develop clear, accessible communication tools such as newsletters, town hall meetings, and official social media updates to keep residents informed.
Foster dialogue by creating forums where residents can discuss ideas, ask questions, and share concerns.
Partner with Franklin Pierce University to bridge the gap between students and the broader Rindge community.
Encourage collaboration between town officials, residents, and local business to create a more connected and informed community.
Strengthening the bonds that hold Rindge together.
We believe Rindge’s strength comes from its people — families, seniors, students, and volunteers who bring life to our town. By encouraging neighborhood pride, cooperation, and safety, we can build a stronger, more connected Rindge.
Supporting community events that bring neighbors together.
Encouraging collaboration between neighborhood groups, volunteers, and local businesses.
Ensuring new development strengthens — not divides — Rindge’s sense of community.
RAVEN is more than a slogan — it’s a movement built on the belief that Rindge’s future depends on the involvement, leadership, and dedication of its residents.
By working together — with responsibility, advocacy, volunteerism, engagement, and stronger neighborhoods — we can ensure Rindge remains a town where families thrive, businesses succeed, and neighbors support one another. Together, we can build a stronger Rindge.
This movement aims to encourage residents to take pride in their town, step forward as leaders, and ensure Rindge thrives for generations to come.
Copyright © 2025 Mike Perrault for Rindge Selectman - All Rights Reserved.
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