MEET THE CANDIDATES
Selectman
Nicole Porter
Nicole Porter
Nicole is currently serving her second term as Selectman. She is passionate about North Stonington and has lived here for 30 years.
Nicole is a mother of two girls and has two grandkids. She is completing her 36 year career as a Registered Nurse. Nicole is currently the Director of Operations for Hartford Healthcare's Heart & Vascular Institute for the eastern part of CT.
Before becoming Selectman, Nicole was involved in Wheeler Sports Boosters, the Communications Committee and Economic Development Commission. Nicole has spent the last 15 years serving her community.
BOF
Winona Mae Berdine
Board of Finance, full seat- four year term
Winona has served as an alternate on the BOF for the past 4 years.
She moved to North Stonington, from Voluntown, in early 2019. She has spent more than 25 years in the health reinsurance/insurance industry and is a nationally known expert in Long Term Care Insurance.
She is passionate about representing the best interests of both the residents of North Stonington and the local Democratic party. Her financial background gives her the tools to review and analyze information and data while balancing the needs of our small town.
Winona has a small hobby farm on Cossaduck Hill Road where she cares for Irish Dexter steers, chickens, Chihuahuas and cats.
Beth Kirmmse
A native of southeastern Connecticut, Beth is a registered Landscape Architect and currently works as a Senior Project Manager in Fuss & O’Neill’s Community Development Business Line. She has professional expertise in Planning and Zoning issues and has worked as a consultant with many municipalities throughout New England. When not working she enjoys spending time with her three boys, husband, and dog Moxie out in nature hiking, biking, and sailing.
Beth is seeking an alternate position on Planning & Zoning. Please consider voting for her on November 4th.
Ben Buehler
Meet Ben Buehler! Ben grew up in North Stonington and is a 2006 Wheeler graduate. He has a degree in civil engineering from UCONN and has been employed at Electric Boat for 13 years.
Ben is a proud husband and father of two children. They have goats, chickens, bees and a family dog. Ben currently serves on The Wheeler Library Board of Trustees and President of the New London County Rugby Football Club.