**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** Steve Konetchy Announces Candidacy for Norwood Board of Selectmen "For the Taxpayer" - A Vision to Strengthen Norwood's Future Longtime Norwood resident, community advocate, and Town Meeting Member Steve Konetchy is proud to announce his candidacy for the Norwood Board of Selectmen. With over 27 years of dedication to the town and a track record of service, Steve’s campaign is centered on putting taxpayers first, fostering accountability, and ensuring Norwood remains a vibrant and thriving community for generations to come. “I believe Norwood can honor its rich traditions while prioritizing excellent education, recreation, and public safety,” Konetchy stated. “As Selectman, I’ll work tirelessly to ensure our town remains a welcoming place where families, businesses, and individuals can thrive.” Steve’s platform focuses on key priorities to strengthen Norwood’s future. One of his top goals is to advocate for the return of Norwood Hospital, ensuring that residents and neighboring communities once again have access to quality healthcare. He is committed to enhancing fiscal accountability by requiring Board of Selectmen approval for off-budget expenditures, ensuring transparency and prudent financial management. To address financial concerns, Steve proposes repealing the CPA tax as a means to alleviate the financial burden on taxpayers. Alternatively, he will advocate for CPA grants to be applied exclusively to town-owned assets, ensuring that funds are allocated responsibly and for the direct benefit of the community. Steve also plans to oppose the implementation of a Wastewater Enterprise Fund to prevent excessive spending, while seeking ways to reduce taxes and fees responsibly. At the same time, he remains dedicated to preserving the services that make Norwood a wonderful place to live—high-quality education, outstanding recreational opportunities, and robust public safety resources. Steve has a long history of professional and entrepreneurial success. He began his career in the computer industry, gaining 20 years of experience in engineering, purchasing, and product management before transitioning to sales and marketing for an additional decade. Forty years ago, Steve started his own computer repair business, where he honed his entrepreneurial and problem-solving skills. For 25 years, he operated his Norwood handyman business, Home Specialists, Inc. providing home improvement and repair services to the local community before retiring. His extensive professional experience equips him with a practical and solutions-oriented approach to leadership. Steve’s commitment to Norwood is grounded in strong family values. He has been married for 33 years to a retired public school teacher with 36 years of service. While his three children grew up in California, they have come to love Norwood during their visits and admire its welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Now a proud grandfather to seven grandchildren and great-grandfather to three, Steve is passionate about preserving Norwood as a wonderful place for families to live, visit, and thrive. “Norwood is more than a town to me – it’s my home," said Konetchy. "I’ve raised my family here, with my children living bi-coastally between California and Norwood, built my career here, and I’m deeply committed to its future. Together, we can ensure Norwood remains a strong, inclusive, and fiscally responsible community.” Join the Campaign Steve Konetchy invites all Norwood residents to join him in building a better future. If you have questions, would like to volunteer to help with the campaign, or would like to donate to campaign expenses, please let him know. You can visit his website at www.konetchy.com or reach out via email at stevek.1@icloud.com. On April 7, I respectfully request you to vote for STEVE for Selectman! **For the Taxpayer ~ For Norwood ~ For You.**