Hanover Township trustee resigns

The Hanover Township board voted to accept the resignation of Trustee Mary Alice Benoit at Tuesday's meeting.

A member of the board for 10 years, Benoit cited time constraints as the reason for her resignation as she moves into her new role as business manager for St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and School this summer.

"Mary Alice served with distinction and always lived the mission of Hanover Township," Supervisor Brian P. McGuire said. "Whether it was serving as a liaison to the township's committees and boards, or advocating for township programs and services in the community, Mary Alice always had the best interest of our residents at heart, and her voice will be missed on the board."

Benoit also chaired the township's Mental Health Housing Task Force from 2015 to 2016 that initially identified the need for affordable supportive housing for disabled residents.

"It has been my privilege to be a part of Hanover Township for the past 10 years as a trustee and for nine years prior to that as a member of the Hanover Township Mental Health Board," Benoit said. "I have met many wonderful residents and have been honored to work alongside so many devoted elected officials and dedicated employees over the years. We have faced many challenges together and I hope that in some small way, I have helped to make Hanover Township a better place to live. I am leaving Hanover Township in good hands and I hope to be able to continue to work with them as a strong community partner in my new position."

The Hanover Township board is seeking applications to fill the vacant term set to expire in May 2021.

Qualified applicants must be at least 18 and have resided within Hanover Township for at least one year. Those interested are required to send a letter of interest and resume to 250 S. IL Route 59, Bartlett, IL 60103, attention Hanover Township Supervisor Brian P. McGuire, or email supervisor@hanover-township.org.

Applications must be received by the close of business on Friday, May 17.

The township board will interview applicants at the May 21 meeting and vote on the appointment at the May 30 meeting.

For more information, call Township Administrator James Barr at (630) 837-0301.