Beth Shea Bryant Announces Candidacy for Housing Authority

Shrewsbury, MA – On January 17th, Beth Shea Bryant announced her candidacy for Shrewsbury Housing Authority Commissioner in the May 7, 2019 Town Election. Shea Bryant is currently a member of Shrewsbury’s Commission on Disabilities, as well as a Town Meeting Member from Precinct 8.

“I’m running for Housing Authority because, as a nurse, I provide care for residents in public housing facilities across the Commonwealth. I have seen both outstanding facilities and those that sadden and disappoint me. As a Shrewsbury resident, I want the best for my neighbors, especially our seniors and those with disabilities,” Shea Bryant said.

The Shrewsbury Housing Authority is responsible for administering state and federal affordable housing programs.

Shea Bryant grew up in Shrewsbury, graduating Shrewsbury High School in 1980. “Later, I put my education on hold, as being a mom of a child with disabilities became my first priority. But when it came time to resume my education and career, I knew that I wanted to pursue what had always sustained me: caring for others.” She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2008, followed by a Masters of Science Degree in Nursing in 2010. She is currently an RN and Case Manager working with low-income seniors.

She has served on Shrewsbury’s Commission on Disabilities since 2014, helping to initiate its Business Recognition Program. She has also been active in the local organization WE CAN, promoting recycling initiatives and sustainable food choices, and helped to organize Shrewsbury’s first-ever Diversity Festival last year.

Shea Bryant lives on Woodway Drive with her daughters, Kerry and Siobhan, and their dogs Baxter and Juno. Recently, she and her dog Baxter became a Therapy Team at Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital.