Samantha Squailia

Infrastructure / Transportation I will continue to advocate for the expansion of Phase II of the Twin Cities Rail Trail to connect our downtown gateway directly towards our Rail Trail and increase access to this vital recreational amenity with multi-modal transportation options like e-scooters and e-bikes. Education Continuing to work collaboratively with Fitchburg State University and Mount Wachusett Community College to ensure students have pathways needed to pursue higher education or manufacturing and vocational training. Economy Regional Cooperation & Regional Planning strategies; communicating with state and neighboring regions for regional economic development, joint planning & problem solving. Environment / Energy We will explore opportunities to incorporate solar panels, wind turbines, and other renewable energy sources into public buildings, schools, and community spaces. Promoting energy efficiency is also crucial in reducing our carbon footprint. I will prioritize energy-saving measures in public buildings, promote energy-efficient practices for businesses and residents, and support programs that incentivize energy audits and retrofits. Education Collaborating with our educators, parents, and community members to ensure our schools are safe, inclusive, and supportive spaces for all our students individually and as a whole. Environment / Energy I will contribute my knowledge of sustainable building design and construction practices to develop a comprehensive municipal building sustainability plan for Fitchburg. Infrastructure / Transportation Utilizing my knowledge of the city infrastructure and extensive Engineering background, as Mayor of Fitchburg one of my first actions will be the development and implementation of a comprehensive Pavement Management Plan for our city. Education Our educators and staff should have access to the necessary basic resources and modern teaching technology to ensure engaging learning experiences for our changing environments. We will work collaboratively to ensure adequate funding also supports extracurricular activities and programs for our students. Infrastructure / Transportation Invest in removing and rehabbing blighted properties and retrofitting existing building stock for modern use. Infrastructure / Transportation Maintaining our municipal buildings and infrastructure. Education We will continue to provide comprehensive support for our students with special needs and adequately fund special education programs and services. Communication with our parents, educators and staff to work to ensure that each student receives the individualized support they require. Infrastructure / Transportation Investing in telecommunications upgrades.