By Manny Correira

As the minutes and hours slip away, Candace Pansa, executive director of the Bristol Housing Authority, wonders where all the time has gone.

Better known as Candy to all of her friends and coworkers, Ms. Pansa decided it was about time to call it a career in a job she has thoroughly enjoyed over the past 39 years. She will officially retire on November 30.

“It’s been a challenge,” she says, “but I have truly enjoyed helping people. I have met so many wonderful people along the way. Time has gone by so quickly.”

For the record, Candy has spent more time as BHA executive director than any of her predecessors, and the list is quite impressive. It includes Stanley Hanuschak (1970-1976), Conrad Beauregard (1977-1980), Ronald Hanuschak (1981-1984), and Dolores Floor (1985-2

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