Paul W. Foster

Paul W. Foster (April 19, 1893 – December 11, 1952) was an American newspaper publisher and government official who was a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and chairman of the state Commission of Administration and Finance.

Early life Foster was born on April 19, 1893, in Wakefield, Massachusetts. He graduated from Searles High School in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.

Publishing Foster was the son of newspaper owner and publisher Maitland P. Foster.

Government Foster held a number of public offices in Great Barrington. He was a member of the town's finance committee, board of assessors, board of selectmen and was the town tax collector. From 1937 to 1942, he represented the 5th Berkshire district in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. He was replaced by Saltonstall's successor, Maurice J. Tobin, in 1945.

Later life After leaving state office, Foster was the executive director of the Berkshire Hills Conference. He died on December 11, 1952, in Great Barrington.