Editor’s Note: HK-Now.com and Haddam Killingworth News asked the candidates for Board of Selectmen in Haddam and Killingworth to submit brief biographies as a way of introducing themselves to voters. Below is the response from Haddam Selectman Peter Baird, who is running for re-election. The candidate’s reply is unchanged from the original as submitted. HK-Now.com and Haddam Killingworth News are not responsible for errors in grammar, usage, punctuation or spelling.
Peter and his wife Jane moved to Haddam 24 years ago for its access to the river and beautiful hills to raise their family, His two sons are both graduates of HK Schools.
He has previously served two terms on the Planning and Zoning Commission, four years on the Board of Finance, and the last two years as a town Selectman. He is also on the Higganum Cove Committee.
Peter is Senior Associate for MDRC, a large social policy research firm where he is engaged in research and policymaking on some of our toughest social problems, including poverty, health, education and urban planning. He has headed a number of evaluation projects including efforts to help veterans with disabilities to return to the workforce.
