Board member Biographies
Fred Stevens (President):
I have been President at Paul Revere Village for almost five years. I moved to PRVA after my wife passed away. I live here with my daughter, Elizabeth and 2 cats, Buster and Whitestuff.
I believe one of the most important qualifications to be president of any condominium Board is to be on site during the day. I am presently retired and have the time and ability to manage contractors and vendors that are on-site while most homeowners are at work. Also many unexpected crisis occur while homeowners are away (frozen pipes, electrical failures, leaky roofs, water in basements, and other emergencies). The PRVA business phone line and fax are in my home, so I am on call 24/7. As President, I also submit and have notarized the 6D requests for refinancing and unit sales.
During my time as President, the current Board and I have addressed many improvements, including the installation of an underground water tank for fire prevention. We have replaced faulty electrical boxes on the exterior of many units. All of the roofs have been replaced. I have also spent countless hours working with attorneys, homeowners and mortgage companies to recoup late condo fees. I also proposed propane as an alternative heating source for these units and my tank was the first test case.
My next mission is to replace/improve the street lighting and make a decision about maintaining the decks. Both these issues are costly, but are necessities to provide safety and quality for our neighborhoods (while maintaining the resale value and keeping the condo fees low).
Laurie Guptill (Clerk):
2007 marks my 20th year at PRVA! Over the years, I have served on many Boards of Governors, including the years when our septic tanks failed and we had to sue the town to put in sewers. I work in Needham (my 20th year with my publishing company) and never thought I would commute 20 years on the Mass Pike from Millbury to Needham but here I am! I am the Publishing Manager for Symphony Publishing, responsible for both our Boston and New York offices. My management and personnel skills help me work effectively with the current Board, keeping home owners informed, our budgets on track and our condo fees at a low $170. Randy Struckus and I enjoy living here with our two dogs, Daisy Duke and Mr. Crosby. Randy is our resident PRVA real estate broker and lists and sells most of the units at PRVA.
I enjoy my position as clerk-corresponding with home owners, mortgage holders, insurance, Millbury Rubbish, distributing welcome packets and as a general "PRVA historian". I also plant the flowers in the buckets, water them, sweep the front mailbox, weed when I can and pick up scads of trash and cigarette butts. I also organize the 2 yard sales and free trash pick up days. My home is my largest (well, only) investment and I spend countless hours volunteering as a Board member to make our community a better and affordable place to live.
Randy and I are also active volunteers with Preservation Worcester, Preservation Mass and Doberman Rescue.
Eric Hatcher (Treasurer):
I moved to 5 Lexington in Paul Revere Village in August, 2004 from New Jersey – but not to worry, I’m a native New Englander and die-hard Red Sox fan. I was impressed with PRV’s clean grounds, the peaceful neighborhood and the size of the townhomes. I enjoy the small towns in this part of MA because they remind me of where I grew up in NH.
I work at IDC in Framingham as a consultant conducting corporate financial analysis for the Business Value Practice. My background is in data, statistics and financials, so serving as Treasurer was a natural fit for me.
I have been a member of the Board since 2007 and enjoy contributing to the Association. My goal is to help ensure that our services stay at a high quality, while remaining affordable - so that all the home owners get the best value for their dollar and so that our monthly fees stay low. It is a pleasure to help our beautiful community continue to thrive.
Helena Flanagan (Director):
We have resided at Paul Revere Village for 22 years, it was to be temporary, but it became our home. Perhaps you have seen me walking our tiny Yorkshire terrier, Seamus, around the village; dogs are not only companions, but forced exercise!
This summer I changed a page in life by joining my husband in retirement after 25 years with various computer companies.
I have been on the Board of Governors for approximately four years working with the board on all matters, but primarily responsible for resolving maintenance issues. My husband Glen provides assistance, as he was previously on the Board responsible for maintenance. Between the two of us, we have a thorough knowledge of the maintenance history of Paul Revere Village and have a good working relationship with contractors and Millbury sewer and water workers.
My reason to be a Board member is simple -- to help keep Paul Revere Village a good place to live at a reasonable cost.
Steve DiVirgilio (Director):
I’m honored that the board has nominated me for the open Director position and will work to help in any way that I can to continue to make PRV a great place to live. Over the last month I have been getting my feet wet with all the projects that are going on and will work to contribute in any way that I can now and going forward.
To give you a little bit of background, my wife and I (married for 1.5 years now!) have lived at 43 Lexington for about 2 years. We are thoroughly enjoying the community and married life! Both my wife and I graduated from Penn State University in 2005 and added a new member to the family last Memorial Day weekend. Thought it was a baby right? Well, not yet, it’s a beautiful Sheltie named Missy. She sounds ferocious when barking, but is afraid of her own shadow.
If there is anything I can do to help make your time with us at PRV more enjoyable, please let myself or one of the other four board members know. We want to help in any way that we can.
Best,
Steve DiVirgilio
P.S. The picture of my wife and I was taken on top of Mt. Washington at the end of July. That was definitely a hike!
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