During our time here in this wonderful village, the first person we met more than once was Steve Baptiste, the owner of the Pier View Restaurant. We felt a need to eat breakfast, we enjoyed going to Steve's place, he was the first new friend I made here in Onset, and over the past several years we can become very close friends.

We have met many other wonderful and friendly people as well, and these new relationships make us feel right at home here in Wareham. Dolores is not really a political person, and tries to stay away from the controversy of town government, unfortuately she has to deal with me.
I do try to make our discussions as pleasant as possible.

My brother Jim who passed away two years ago this Saturday was very active in Fairhaven politics, I enjoyed watching him do his work, bringing groups from boths sides of an issue together. My dad never ran for any office, but we were actively involved in many, from Ron Walsh councilman in NB to his election to the School Comitte, then Sparkey Goyette to State Rep. Biff McClean to Senator, and many others, including Ted Kennedy, God rest his soul, early on in his carrier.

I learned one thing from this background that politics is a serious business, and it requires serious people to make it work properly for all.

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I believe that it's time to bring about concensus into our deliberations. Attract points of view from both sides and have an adult discussion. What I have found is usually the best answer to move forward will come somewhere in the middle and both sides will not always agree, but the fact that they had input can live with the final determination.

We don't need to tear apart our government structure, we don't need to continue fighting from the websites, we need serious people to discuss serious issues.

That is the form of government I would bring to Wareham/Onset, a government made up of the people that have strong opinions on both sides of an issue. Sit down and discuss an issue and come to resolution that is best for moving the town forward.

I believe I can have a part in changing how our town is perceived by other towns around us. We can seek businesses to come here, and improve our jobless rate, I feel no person is more happy than having a job and receiving money for their efforts. We can provide those things in Wareham, and improve our stature in the region so the first place a business looks to relocate is here.

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Sparky passed several years ago.he accomplished many things the cleanup of the harbor,waterfront,park and the marina on Popes island he was a good man



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searay240 wrote:

I beleive that it's time to bring about concensus into our deliberations. Attract points of view from both sides and have an adult discussion. What I have found is usually the best anser to movr forward will come somewhere in the middle and both sides will not always agree, but that fact that thery had input can live with the final determination.

We don't need to tear part our government structure, we don't need to continue fighting from the websites, we need serious people to discuss serious issues.

That is the form of government I would bring to Wareham/Onset, a goverment made up of the people that have strong opinions on both sides of an issue. Sit down and discuss an issue and come to resolution that is best for moving the town forward.

I beleive I can have a part in changing how our town is perceived by other towns around us. We can seek business to come here, and improve out jobless rate, I feel no person is more happy than having a job and receiving money for their efforts. We can provide those things in Wareham, and improve our stature in the region so the first place a business looks to relocate is here.

Very well written, and I agree that finding a middle ground - give a little, get a little - can work and has worked here for years.  If you are speaking about tearing down our gov't structure meaning the town charter, I have to admit that it is outdated in some phases.  We can work together to fix what needs fixing.  If it isn't broke - don't bother with it.

Sometimes the fighting on the websites is a little childish, but when you can't get your point across it is very frustrating, especially when the selectmen dismiss you as if you are a third grader.  VERY RUDE AND NON PROFESSIONAL.  I agree 100% with you that we need to sit down and discuss issues in an adult manner and to come to resolutions that are best suited for our beautiful town and is to aid our Town and to allow it to move forward.

Run Steve. Run!