Dear Editor,

I’d like to endorse the reelection of Pete Peterson for Selectman on March 26.  Pete was the driver behind organizing the Medfield Lyme Disease Study Committee of which I’m chair.  After hearing me speak about Lyme disease prevention to a group of soccer coaches, he immediately contacted me to learn more.  Pete clearly understood it to be a public health issue for Medfield and initiated the formation of a citizen’s study committee.

The committee has several initiatives to help reduce the incidence of Lyme disease in town.  Our approach is through education on ticks and personal and property protection as well as responsible management of the deer to reduce the tick population.  Pete has been a regular attendee and contributor at our meetings.  By working with him, I’ve been able to comprehend how much time and commitment he gives to our community with its many committees and organizations.  Pete has shown himself to be a concerned, proactive leader who communicates and listens with an open mind.  He is an asset we don’t want to lose.  Through his initiative to address Lyme disease, I believe Medfield is a better and safer place.  Please re-elect Pete Peterson.

Chris Kaldy

Chair, Medfield Lyme Disease Study Committee

I wholeheartedly endorse Pete Peterson!  Pete continues to be the best choice for the Board of Selectman seat he now holds.  For those of you who are new to the town of Medfield, I recommend that you review Pete’s credentials and accomplishments over the past decade.  His efforts and hard work make Medfield a desirable place to live and work.   Please endorse and vote for Pete at the upcoming town election.

Patricia Patt, Green Street, Medfield

Patricia’s earlier posted comment:

I concur with everyone in Medfield who appreciates Pete Peterson’s hard work and dedication to make Medfield a great place to live.  For over 12 years, we have watched our community thrive under his leadership.  Pete is a purveyor of transparency with a wealth of knowledge in areas important to the Town of Medfield and its residents.

I urge everyone to help Pete keep his seat on the Board of Selectman so he can continue his work.

Thank you,
Patricia Patt

Dear Editor,
I am writing to encourage my fellow Medfield citizens to join me in voting on March 26th to re-elect Pete Peterson as Selectman. I confess I can be a bit of a political cynic and probably would not be writing this endorsement had I not had the recent opportunity to work with Pete on a project near and dear to my heart.
The Medfield Foundation Volunteer of the Year Awards were initiated by Pete in 2008 to recognize the generosity of time and spirit so prevalent in Medfield.  In the years since – and nearly single-handedly -he has worked to shed a light on the unique giving character of our town, from the unsung volunteers who stuff envelopes to the committee chairs who drive the progress of good causes that benefit us all.
As a member of the committee this year, I’ve seen firsthand the level of commitment, the thoughtful consideration of complicated issues, and the attention to detail Pete brings to the table. I’ve enjoyed his sense of humor, envied his volunteer stamina, and admired his dedication to serving Medfield in so many ways, large and small. Pete’s efforts to improve life for us all are too lengthy to list here. So I will simply say we are most fortunate to have such a staunch and willing supporter of Medfield’s best interests.
Please consider casting your vote with mine on March 26th to let Pete Peterson continue to so ably serve our town.
Kathleen Brennan
7 Steven Lane
Medfield, MA 02052

Letter to the Editor: Selectman Peterson Keeps the Community Informed

We would like to publicly endorse the reelection of Osler “Pete” Peterson to the Medfield Board of Selectmen. We have personally known Pete for over 11 years. Pete works hard to keep informed not only about our town’s issues but also at the state level. He keeps informed of all laws, regulations and trends that have the potential to affect our town. Not only does he acquire information so that he can make informed decisions, he also freely shares this information throughout various forums in Medfield. Pete’s  blog, medfield02052.wordpress.com, is a very active forum in which you can read about issues affecting Medfield and the surrounding area and, most importantly, this is a place where questions on issues can be asked.

We admire his personal integrity and willingness to ask the difficult questions in order to get to the best decision. An example of this is his handling of the town garage building plan presented to Medfield at the Annual Town Meeting just last year. Pete took the time to formulate and ask intelligent probing and difficult questions that the rest of us were all still struggling to articulate. These questions will undoubtedly result in an optimal outcome for the highway department and for the residents of Medfield.

We heartily endorse the candidacy of Osler “Pete” Peterson for reelection to the Medfield Board of Selectmen.

Sincerely,

Abby & Jeff Marble
Pheasant Road, Medfield

http://medfield.patch.com/articles/letter-to-the-editor-selectman-peterson-keeps-the-community-informed

Comment on Jerry Cianciolo’s letter  on Patch provides a nicely worded endorsement

Concerned

8:11 pm on Thursday, March 8, 2012

I am writing this letter in support of Osler “Pete” Peterson’s re-election to the Medfield Board of Selectmen.  As a 35-year resident, I am concerned about the direction the Town will take at this most critical time when proven leadership and commitment to the betterment of Medfield and its current and future residents is of such importance.

I have attended almost all of the Board of Selectmen meetings for the last two years.  While my primary concerns are ensuring the adequacy of the State’s planned remediation of the hazardous waste at the former Medfield State Hospital and reducing the significant cost impact to the Town of the proposed 440-unit redevelopment, I could not help but be impressed with Selectman Peterson’s frequent demonstration of his thoughtful analysis to solve problems and his willingness to introduce and entertain new ideas.  Many of these ideas addressed ways to reduce Town costs and generate revenue.   More important to me, however, as I struggled with the public meeting process, were his suggestions to facilitate residents’ timely access to a responsive, transparent Town government.

As a result of his efforts to make opportunities for public participation in discussion about issues already before the Board, as well as for the introduction   of new issues and concerns, the Board of Selectmen has implemented a fixed schedule for meetings, advance publication of agendas, addition of standing agenda items, and timely availability of meeting minutes.  Through his blog, Twitter, and Facebook he has kept residents informed of local and State actions, and has detailed his efforts to work with our State and Federal Legislators on the current issues of critical concern to the Town.

His long and exceptional service to the Town on a wide variety of boards, committees, and commissions has clearly demonstrated both the commitment to    Medfield, concern for its residents, and the leadership ability needed at this time.

I encourage you to join me on March 26 and vote to re-elect Osler “Pete” Peterson to the Medfield Board of Selectmen.

Bill Massaro

Evergreen Way

Jim James posted on Facebook to Park Street Books

This isn’t exactly bookstore related, but I want to say that the James family fully supports Pete Peterson in his re-election campaign for Medfield Selectman. As a small business owner, I feel that he has the best interests of Medfield in mind in all of his decisions. He cares about the bookstore and its place in the community. He is honest, hard working, and caring. I am proud that my daughter Courtney is now of voting age and in her first election, someone of Pete’s character is on the ballot.

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On Patch –

The James family also supports Pete Peterson’s re-election. As a small businessperson, I have come to know Pete as caring, honest, and hardworking. He has the best interests of Medfield in mind in all of his decisions. Let’s get the word out for a Re-pete!

Jim, Teresa, and Courtney (now of voting age) James