Scarborough clerk honored

 Scarborough Town Clerk Tody Justice has been named this year’s winner of the Lorraine M. Fleury Award, named for Maine’s longtime state director of elections and given to recognize those who make “a significant contribution to the election process and who exemplify the qualities of fairness, experience, knowledge and service.”

The announcement was made at the Maine Secretary of State’s 2012 Elections Conference, held Sept. 26-27 in Carrabasset Valley.

"It's long-overdue recognition for a tireless public servant," said Town Manager Tom Hall on Monday, noting that, "until recently, Scarborough ran the single-largest polling place in the state."

“It’s a wonderful honor for sure,” said Justice. “I was totally surprised. But, I do love my elections.”