Region of Queens’ Economic Director retiring

Originally born in Prince Edward Island, Cartwright has lived in three different provinces.

She has spent the last six years working for the Region of Queens Municipality after moving from Halifax to Greenfield with her husband.

She will retire as the Director of Economic Development and Tourism on Aug. 16.

Although she described her job as “tough,” she said the staff is great.

She stuck with it over the years through different jobs and experiences.

“I love where I am,” she said. “I’ve been able to bring my background to a small rural community and to be able to have a high quality of life in a job I have the skills for.”

Cartwright is proud of the things she has accomplished over the years such as the “Team Queens” committee she put together in an effort to get jobs and businesses in the area.

Cartwright was also “somewhat instrumental” in getting broadband Internet in the area.

She will continue to play an active role on the Broadband committee after retiring.

Cartwright also plans to do contract work after retiring, and is hoping to travel with her husband.

“I want to get back into my backpacking and canoeing,” as well as cross-country skiing, explained Cartwright.

“I need to be in an atmosphere at this point that I can enjoy myself,” she explained, while “at the same time using the skills I’ve developed over a lifetime, almost.”

She chose to retire at the age of 60 because, “that’s a milestone.”

The Region of Queens Municipality has begun interviews to fill her position, she added.