I just sent this email out to those on my list –

Fellow Medfield Residents,

There is less than a week until the town election on Monday, March 26.  I ask for your vote. 

This week I want to mention some Fun Stuff and Important Volunteer Work Outside of Medfield that I have done.

My other letters and letters endorsing me can be read at my blog https://medfield02052.wordpress.com/.

1. Medfield Day.  Ran the town’s annual street fair four times, and enlarged it substantially.  Created what is the current kids alley.
2. Medfield Night Fireworks.  Initiated the fireworks in 2001 and raised the monies for them.
3. 350th Anniversary Committee.  Acted as a committee volunteer and as the pro bono legal counsel to the committee that celebrated the 350th anniversary of the town.
4. Medfield Youth Soccer.  Coach; attended coaching school three times to improve coaching skills.
5. Medfield Youth Basketball. Coach.
6. Brown University.  Alumni interviewer for Medfield applicants for ten years.

1. Riverside Community Care.  Our community mental health agency.  President 1984-89, Director 1977 – 1996.
2. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital – Needham.  Director 2001 – 2005.
3. Lasell College.  Trustee 1982 – 2008.  
4. Lasell Village.  Chair 1992 – 2000, Director 1990 – 2008. Oversaw the planning and building of Lasell Village.

I hope that my letters, and more importantly, my record, give you the confidence to vote for my proven leadership as your selectman.  The Medfield town election is on Monday, March 26.  Voting is at The Center. 

Let the work begun continue!

Sincerely,
Selectman, Osler L. Peterson

To help the campaign –

Dear Editor,

We are writing to urge Medfield voters to reelect selectman Pete Peterson. Pete’s record as a selectman is commendable. Medfield has weathered the financial storms of the last several years without disastrous cuts in town services and Pete is part of the reason for that.

He has also shown a concern for, and worked hard to address, long term issues that face us, from affordable housing to the state hospital to the declining commercial base. He has worked to bring new ideas to the Board of Selectmen discussion on these and other issues.

He has been outfront on the 40B issue, helping organize and lead meetings and discussions. He has been active in several town groups. His work on the Medfield Foundation over the years has helped support many important initiatives in town, from playing fields to the Angel Run. He has helped champion volunteerism, a critical component of what makes Medfield great, through the Volunteers of the Year Award program.

We believe that Pete’s intelligence, experience, creativity, hard work, and dedication make him a strong selectman. We urge our fellow Medfield voters to Reelect Pete Peterson.

Sincerely,

Bob Luttman
Rick Abecunas

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