These buildings are ready for their next reincarnation.

I saw so many of my clients look at old buildings and turn them around. They were really able to reinvent the space. When I ran for the Planning Board, I wanted to see how architects designed their sites.

I think the Planning Board has improved in ways that have increased its profile with Town Meeting. That filters down to the electorate. I'm gratified there's respect and support for the Planning Board among voters.

We try to mask it and use a lot of window dressing and try to protect it, but there's not a lot of … obviously, we've got to make a play.

We try to mask it and use a lot of window dressing and try to protect it, but there's not a lot of … obviously, we've got to make a play.

Usually the first day of the draft is on the day of the spring game, so you miss it. But we have some equipment people keep an eye on it and they will come and let us know.