Endorsements
Letters To The Editor- Wellesley Townsman
MA Sierra Club
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To the Editor,
I am writing to share my strong support for Scott Bender’s candidacy for the Wellesley Board of Public Works. I am a physician and scientist who cares deeply about the state of our environment and its effect on human health, and I know Scott will be a strong steward of our local infrastructure.
Scott is an engineer and product manager and a founding member of Sustainable Wellesley. He served for years on the Wellesley Sustainable Energy Committee and is an active Town Meeting member. Scott is fiscally responsible, embraces technology and innovation as a means to solve problems, and is looking out for our environment. He is committed to strengthening our infrastructure to prepare for the impacts of a changing climate, and he knows how to make Wellesley a leader in the transition to renewable energy. Scott will make Wellesley cleaner, smarter and safer
for all of us.
Please join me in supporting Scott Bender for the Board of Public Works!
Regina LaRocque, MD
49 Madison Road
Former Chair, Wellesley Natural Resources Commission
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The Massachusetts Chapter of the Sierra Club is proud to endorse Scott Bender for a position on the Board of Public Works (BPW) in Wellesley. Scott, a lifelong resident of Wellesley and longtime Town Meeting Member, has taken the lead in planning for a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and move towards the use of renewable energy by the town. Scott will be an effective leader on these and other environmentally friendly initiatives especially through his planned management of the Municipal light plant.
To The Editor,
Please join me in voting for Scot Bender for the one year term seat on the Board of Public Works.
For years Scott (a Wellesley native) has served enthusiastically on Wellesley Town Committees, as a Town Meeting member and as a founding member of a local nonprofit. As an engineer, product manager and someone with personal and professional integrity, Scott would undoubtedly bring valuable perspective to the board.
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I have worked with Scott in various capacities where he has added a valuable technology perspective. Scott is incredibly smart, practical and personable and I believe his skills and passion will further optimize Wellesley’s infrastructure, particularly as it relates to efforts to protect Wellesley’s valuable resources including water and energy.
Jessica Stanton
Hampshire Rd.
I'm proud to join the Mass Sierra Club in endorsing Scott Bender For Board of Public Works in Wellesley's town election!
For many years, I worked with Scott on the leadership team of Sustainable Wellesley - the grassroots organization that he founded in 2008.
Scott is a professional engineer and has been a tireless advocate for sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in our town. As a leader of Sustainable Wellesley, Scott has worked closely with the Board of Public Works and the Municipal Light Plant (MLP).
Recently, he developed a citizens' petition for Annual Town Meeting 2020 that will recommend an “opt-out” renewable energy program to the MLP. Scott and his team spent many months collaborating with the MLP and other town boards to come up with a proposal that works for everyone.
Please vote for Scott!
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Lise Olney
Member of Wellesley's Select Board
