Good Day Metro South: Sharon Edition

Good Day Metro South: Sharon Edition

 Please join us for a Good Day Metro South luncheon Friday, February 28th from 11:45am-1:30pm in Sharon. This event will take place at the stunning Sharon Community Center on Lake Massapoag and feature Congressman Jake Auchincloss. Hear from Sharon Town Administrator Fred Turkington, and additional speakers TBA.

Questions and Season Ticket Holders should contact Hannah McGuire at events@metrosouthchamber.com or call (508) 586-0500 x231 for assistance.

Congressman Jake Auchincloss is serving his third term representing the Massachusetts Fourth. In addition to his work on the committees for Transportation & Infrastructure and the Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and China, his areas of focus include healthcare, clean energy, gun violence, and building a strong middle class. 

Jake was born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, the son of a surgeon and a scientist. They showed him the value of curiosity and hard work. From the moment he could read, Jake loved American history. 

After graduating from Harvard College, Jake joined the Marines. He commanded infantry in Afghanistan and special operations in Panama. 

Upon returning home, Jake continued his service as a three-term city councilor in Newton. While working at City Hall on nights and weekends, Jake built a career in business, running product development at both a Fortune 100 insurance company and a cybersecurity startup. He has degrees in Economics and Finance from Harvard University and MIT Sloan. 

Today, Jake lives in Newton with his wife, Michelle, and their children, Teddy, Grace, and Audrey (along with their Labrador Retriever, Donut). Visit auchincloss.house.gov to learn more. 

Fred Turkington has been serving as the Town Administrator of Sharon, Massachusetts, since August 2014.

In this role, he oversees the town’s daily operations, working closely with the Select Board, department heads, and various committees to implement policies and manage municipal services. 

Turkington’s career in public administration spans several decades. After earning a bachelor’s degree from Bates College in Maine followed by a master’s degree in Public Affairs from the University of Connecticut, he served as a Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of Justice. He then held positions as the first Assistant Town Administrator in Vernon, Connecticut, for eight and a half years, Chief Administrative Officer of Canton, Connecticut, for nine and a half years, and the first Town Administrator in Wayland, Massachusetts, for eight years. 

Throughout his career, Turkington has been recognized for his commitment to public service and his open-door policy, encouraging citizen engagement and transparency in local government. His leadership in Sharon reflects a dedication to maintaining the town’s high quality of life, managing public resources effectively, and fostering community involvement. Visit townofsharon.net to learn more. 

Member price: $39
Non-member price: $49