2025 Montville Republican Candidates town council
Thomas McNally
Office: Town Council
Career: Owner of T&S Lawn Care and Property Management; former Assistant Superintendent of the Montville Water Pollution Control Authority; certified EMT & firefighter.
Community Involvement: Captain at Oakdale Volunteer Fire Department; Montville Rotary member and Paul Harris Award recipient; served three previous terms on the Town Council, including two as Chairman; eight years on the Board of Education; active in numerous town boards and commissions.
Reason for Running: Aims to fix financial issues attributed to prior leadership. Plans to balance the budget, attract commercial development to reduce taxes, and limit unnecessary litigation while continuing capital improvements.
Rachael Shallcross-Novak
Office: Town Council
Career: CT Scan Technologist with a background in radio-logical sciences.
Community Involvement: Participated in classroom, church, and sporting events while raising her children.
Reason for Running: Advocates for financial responsibility, transparency, and strategic spending. Supports economic growth through business-friendly policies and is committed to public safety and properly funded emergency services.
Frank Miceli
Office: Town Council
Career: Learning Designer for Janus Corp, contractor to the U.S. Navy. Also 18 years Senior Multimedia Designer at Mohegan Sun.
Community Involvement: Member of the Water Pollution Control Authority Commission and Building Code Board of Appeals (3 years each); Volunteer with the Montville Animal Welfare Initiative.
Reason for Running: Wants transparency in town business, to keep taxes low by incentivizing businesses and cutting red tape. Advocates for strong community-police relations to maintain safety. Initially ran supporting the construction of the animal shelter and continues to support that mission.
Alfred Mandler
Office: Town Council
Career: Background in restaurant and hospital food management.
Community Involvement: Former volunteer firefighter and ambulance service member. Former member of the Member of the Water Pollution Control Authority Commission.
Reason for Running: To bring fiscal stability to the town by implementing a fact-based, needs-driven financial plan. Believes decisions should be rooted in research and information, not emotions or individual wants.
Dillon Troxell
Office: Town Council
Career: Project Engineer with over a decade in manufacturing, specializing in production oversight and capital improvements; owner of a local firearms business.
Community Involvement: Active observer of local politics; past member of the Gales Ferry Volunteer Fire Company; Second Amendment advocate who has spoken at the state capitol.
Reason for Running: Seeks to ensure government efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and transparency. Opposes overreach, promotes local business growth, and supports public safety, infrastructure, and responsible zoning.
Wills Pike
Office: Board of Education
Career: Retired after 20 years in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service; Principal Test Engineer at Electric Boat; formerly with Belcan Engineering and Pratt & Whitney.
Community Involvement: Current Chairman of the Board of Education; held multiple leadership roles across town commissions and committees since 2000.
Reason for Running: Brings experience in finance, planning, and education. Committed to responsible budgeting and ensuring vital services are funded. Advocates for open leadership and balanced decision-making for the good of the entire community.
Tina Grove
Office: Board of Education
Career: Full-time Associate Professor; over 20 years of experience in both academic and business settings.
Community Involvement: Former member of the Montville Education Foundation; current member of the Montville Board of Education.
Reason for Running: Dedicated to supporting Montville Public Schools and creating educational opportunities. Emphasizes community relationships and aims to maintain Montville as a top-tier school district in southeastern Connecticut.
Norm Sylvia III
Office: Board of Education
Career: Engineering background; HVAC industry professional with multiple licenses; Regional Manager at DCC Propane.
Community Involvement: Youth sports coach and volunteer; contributed to facility upgrades at Galivan Lane Little League.
Reason for Running: Wants to help shape the future of education in Montville. Committed to equity, fiscal responsibility, and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed in a safe, supportive environment.
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Nicholas Fort
Office: Zoning Board of Appeals
Career: Current production manager at Research and Development Solutions Inc. 25-year U.S. Navy veteran with eight deployments.
Reason for Running: Committed to helping Montville grow in a positive direction. Aims to serve as a responsive and thoughtful community representative on zoning issues.
John Plikus
Office: Zoning Board of Appeals
Career: Engineer at Frontier Communications
Community Involvement: Current member of the Montville Park and Rec Commission and the Montville Athletic Boosters.
Reason for Running: Running to give back to the community. Committed to thoughtful decision-making that supports responsible development and reflects the town’s values.
Jonathan Genesky
Office: Zoning Board of Assessment Appeals
Career: Over 21 years in transportation and automotive repair; former General Manager at Curtin Transportation; owner of Jenco Automotive Keys and Remotes since 2017.
Community Involvement: Supporter of Montville Youth Services, Police Department, and Fire Departments.
Reason for Running: Aims to provide fair and impartial property tax assessments. As a resident and business owner, brings practical knowledge of property values and a commitment to supporting taxpayers.
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