Affectionately known here in Wilton as “JB”; she is the premier Mover and Shaker to get things done! JB’s volunteer titles include the Wilton Economic Development Team Chair, Wilton Conservation Commission Commissioner, Legislative Committee NHACC Board, Wilton Alliance Board Chair. Since she retired, JB has been busier than ever! Because of her hard work and dedication, Wilton won a highly competitive (311 grants awarded out of 3,600 applications) $17,000 AARP Community Challenge grant enabling us to build a 16’ gazebo on the Riverwalk on Stony Brook. This was accomplished through volunteer labor, with both JB and her husband on site leading, and working side by side with the crew. This will serve as a new gathering spot downtown for residents and be the home base for the Wilton Senior Citizens Science Program. Wilton’s Senior Citizens Science Program is the first in the state. Over 30 residents attended the July training, and many are now using iNaturalist to catalog wildlife sightings throughout town. That data is being used to update the Conservation Commission’s Natural Resources Inventory Report JB also was instrumental in Wilton winning a federal CMAQ grant for $1.1 million dollars to build a pedestrian bridge over the Souhegan River between downtown Wilton Mill Worx and the Riverview Mills, enabling visitors to access more parking and eventual retail shops, and providing future mill residents pedestrian access to downtown Main Street. She and her team worked early on with the Keene and Peterborough Chambers of Commerce on their new Monadnock tourism website (www.monadnocknh.com) and as a result, Wilton was added to the list of featured towns and our attractions and events are included. Ms. Beck has a boundless amount of energy and when not volunteering or working on the next grant or event, she can often be found relaxing in a Yoga class, traveling to fabulous places, or enjoying the water whether it be her pool, the Reservoir or the ocean. Wherever she goes, you’ll see that vibrant smile on her face or hear that contagious laugh. The woman is unstoppable, and we are so happy to have her in Wilton!
Her outstanding achievements include:
- Board Member NH Associates of Conservation Commissions
- Legislative Committee
- Marketing Committee
- Economic Development Team
- Gartner Industry Analyst
- Chair Economic Development
- Board Chair Wilton Alliance
Favorite Quote: “Anything is possible”
Listen to Jennifer Beck’s full interview below
