A Firefighter From Town Of Sharon

Press release from the Town of Sharon:

July 7, 2021

As you know, Joe dedicated his life to Sharon – he was a call firefighter for twenty-two years, worked for the School Department for close to forty years and served with distinction and honor as a member of the Select Board for over twenty years. He served on countless other boards and committees over the years, from the July 4th Committee to the Family Week Committee to the Capital Outlay Committee and many others, and was co-chair of the 250th Anniversary Committee. Joe LOVED Sharon, and it showed.

Joe was a daily fixture around town - in area coffee shops and during his rounds to multiple town buildings – and always with a smile on his face. He always had the town’s best interest at heart and in every vote he took as a member of the Select Board. Joe cared deeply about the well-being and welfare of all Sharon residents and town staff.

At the 2020 Annual Town Meeting, voters approved a warrant article to name the driveway to the public safety building and the DPW facility “Joe Roach Way.” Unfortunately, due to Covid restrictions, we were unable to gather for a dedication at that time. Now that things have improved and the restrictions are lifted, we felt that a dedication ceremony is in order. All are welcome to attend.

This press release was produced by the Town of Sharon. The views expressed here are the author’s own.