Chris Wile for Selectboard

Chris Wile

for West Newbury Selectboard

Three decades of dedicated service to our town. A proven record of fiscal responsibility, land preservation, and community leadership.

30+ Years of Service

194 Acres Preserved

80+ Marathons Run

Roots Run Deep in West Newbury

I moved to West Newbury 32 years ago. After having spent the previous 10 years bringing a derelict Greek Revival house in Amesbury back to life, my wife and I decided we would like to move to a place with a more rural aspect, a great school system, and have the opportunity for more land and a new house. We found 7 acres on Main Street and built our forever home.

At that time, I owned my own woodworking shop, but a few years later, I joined up with The Woodworks in Derry, NH and became the lead estimator for the largest cabinet shop in New England. I worked there until my retirement, estimating jobs and securing multi-million dollar contracts.

On moving to the town, I felt a personal obligation to become involved and contribute to the town we now called home. I talked to the then Town Clerk, Marge Peterson, about getting involved and she suggested I get to know the workings of the town — and thus began my 30+ years of dedicated service to West Newbury.

Decades of Proven Leadership

From the Planning Board to the School Committee to the Select Board, I've served wherever West Newbury needed me — always with an eye toward fiscal responsibility and our town's future.

🏛

Select Board & Finance

Current Select Board member (3+ years). Finance Committee member and Chair. Pentucket Regional Finance Committee representative.

📋

Planning & Zoning

Planning Board member and Chair for 5 years. Initiated the 1999 Comprehensive Master Plan. Chaired the Zoning By-Law and Subdivision Regulation rewrite committees.

🎓

Schools & Education

School Committee member and Chair for 5 years. Led the Superintendent Search that hired Dr. Mulqueen. Signed the original SOI for state funding of the new Middle/High School.

🌿

Land Preservation

Instrumental in acquiring 194 acres of conservation land — including the 115-acre Craven Property, 71 acres at Pipestave, and 8 acres overlooking the reservoir at Cherry Hill.

🏟

Recreation & Facilities

Field Location Committee member for Pipestave Hill Soccer Fields and Page School Softball Fields. Pentucket Track and Field Upgrade Committee.

🤝

Regional Partnerships

Whittier School Committee member. Whittier Regional Agreement Amendment Committee. Pentucket Regional Agreement Revision Committee.

Part of the Fabric of This Town

In addition to serving on town boards and committees, I am a hobby farmer — keeping a flock of chickens, growing Christmas trees, dahlias, fruits, and vegetables on our property. I've donated hundreds of dahlia tubers to the Garden Club Annual Sale.

Tens of thousands of dollars raised from selling fresh eggs and Christmas trees have been donated to Dana Farber Cancer Institute for research, as a member of the Dana Farber Boston Marathon running team. I've run over 80 marathons, 12 ultra-marathons — including two 100-milers.

"I coached girls' intramural softball teams for 7+ years, and have carved the wooden bears that stand at the end of our driveway — often dressed to celebrate occasions, holidays, and causes close to our hearts."

A Life Built Here

I have been married to Nancy, a retired Pentucket teacher, for 49 years. We have three children who have been influenced by our spirit of public service and have taken careers serving others.

As a parent, I supported our children's educational experiences through home schooling, charter school, and public education from Page School to Pentucket Middle and High School — because I believe in giving every child the path that works best for them.

From my many decades of dedication to the well-being of West Newbury, I have a significant amount of institutional and historical knowledge of the town. I have shown myself to be a valuable asset to the character and financial success of West Newbury.

The Wile family

Keep West Newbury Moving Forward

I hope that citizens of West Newbury value my experience and leadership and will continue to support me on my mission to keep our town efficiently and effectively run, fiscally sound, and an amazing place to live and raise a family.

I respectfully request your vote for another term on the Selectboard.

Thank you — Chris Wile

Candidate for West Newbury Selectboard