DMR presents local couple with excellence award

Department of Marine Resources Commissioner Patrick Keliher presented John and Judy Williams of Stonington the annual DMR Andy Mays Award of Excellence at the recent Fishermen's Forum in Rockport.

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Keliher credits both with being engaged in important issues over the years, which often means getting to meetings. "John and Judy are a team," said Keliher in a press release. "Judy does the driving to make sure that John is at the meetings where he can both stay informed and share the benefit of his experience." "John has set an example for young fishermen of not only fishing hard, but also of understanding and being involved in the issues that matter," said Keliher. Williams, who is 71 years old, began fishing at 6 with his father, Bob, and has worked in different fisheries including groundfish, scallops and lob