William Richard Town

Background

Town, William Richard was born on July 29, 1942 in Albany, New York, United States.

Education

Bachelor of Science, State University of New York, Albany, 1968; Master of Science, State University of New York, Albany, 1970.

Career

Laboratory technician division laboratories and research, New York State Dept.Health, 1961-1989; teacher chemistry, Jamesville-DeWitt (New York) High School, 1968-1969; teacher chemistry, Shenendehowa Center School, Clifton Park, New York, since 1969. Director Amos Eaton Arboretum, since 1988.

Achievements

• William Richard Town has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society (chairman education committee Eastern New York section since 1987), American Association for the Advancement of Science, Am.Bryological and Lichenological Society, Elks, Sigma Xi.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, hiking, fishing, camping.