Volunteer of the Week: Concord resident Peter Boeing – Wicked Local Concord

Rob Fucci

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The following is the most recent installment of the Concord Journal/Wicked Local Concord Volunteer of the Week, where we spotlight members of the community who have made significant contributions as volunteers.

This week, the spotlight shines on Concord resident and Council on Aging volunteer Peter Boeing.

Can you explain your volunteer work?

I chose to volunteer as a handy man for the COA when most of what I do is install the lock boxes which allow the Police and Fire departments to enter a dwelling if there is an emergency. I do get involved with other fixes (small repairs) for people that need them.

How did you get started?

I basically did so because I knew that in later years I would eventually need their services and thought I should build some good will.

What keeps you coming back?

The work gives me the opportunity to meet new friends and re-visit some old ones.

What is/was your profession?

I retired from the publishing business nine years ago.

What is your life like in Concord? Family? Children? Lifelong resident or recent arrival?

My wife and I have lived here for 32 years and between us we have two sons, a daughter, three granddaughters and a grandson.

From the COA

Peter tossed his volunteer cap to the COA in 2010. He initially offered his "handyman" services and those quickly evolved into Peter becoming Concords official LockBox installer. The LockBox program is available to all Concord seniors age 60+ who request a lockbox be installed on their homes which holds a house key inside. The key can be accessed only by the Concord Fire Department and police in case of concern and emergency. Peter has avidly installed a few hundred lockboxes in his tenure; he never allows bad weather to deter him, he is concerned every senior who requests a box be served and seniors report he is immensely helpful and considerate. Peter quietly and dutifully performs a superb service to Concord seniors. -- Vikki Jacobson, volunteer and public relations coordinator

If you know someone who should be profiled, send an email to Robert Fucci at rfucci@wickedlocal.com. You can answer the questions below and include a headshot for an upcoming edition of the Concord Journal and Wicked Local Concord.

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