New executive committee elected!

The Autumnfest Steering Committee held their annual Reorganizational Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2024. As part of the meeting, the Autumnfest Steering Committee elected Stephanie Santoro to be this year’s Autumnfest General Chairperson. Steve Laramee and Lee Forcier have been elected Co-Vice Chairpersons, Emily Laramee was elected as Treasurer and Kristi Lesperance was elected as Secretary.

 “I am once again honored to be trusted to lead this year’s festival with these great people,” said Santoro. She also says, “This hard working committee is so generous with all that they do, and it is evidenced when we welcome guests into World War II Veteran’s Memorial Park each Columbus Day weekend. I am excited to see what Autumnfest 47 brings!”

Stephanie Santoro has served on the Autumnfest Steering Committee for the last 11 years. This is her second year as Chairperson. Stephanie is Manager, Specialty Products and Services with Blue Cross / Blue Shield of RI.

Steve Laramee begins his 7th year with Autumnfest. He will again be Co-Vice Chairperson & Entertainment Coordinator. This is his 3rdyear as Co-Vice Chairperson. Steve is the Director of Facilities at UniBank for Savings.

Lee Forcier begins her 4th year with Autumnfest. This will be her 1st year as Co-Vice Chairperson. Last year, she was the Autumnfest Secretary. She has also served as the Autumnfest Volunteer Coordinator. Lee is a Master Stylist with Sassafrass in Cumberland, RI.

Emily Laramee begins her 10th year with Autumnfest and her 3rd as Treasurer. She is the owner/operator of The Art Den in Woonsocket.

Kristi begins her 4th year with Autumnfest and her 1st as Secretary. The last 3 years she has been the Social Media Coordinator. She is a Special Educator with Shrewsbury, MA Public Schools.