Josh Ostroff for Natick Board of Selectmen

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I am so honored to have the support of many Natick voters. To include your name, please send an email to endorsements@ostroff.net or use the contact form. If you are a Facebook user, you may also click here and become a supporter. Please make sure to vote on March 31 and tell your friends, family and neighbors!

Campaign Committee		MetroWest Daily News "The selectmen's campaign has been styled as a simple contest of change vs. status quo, but Ostroff doesn't fit the incumbent stereotype. JOSH OSTROFF has the knowledge, record, commitment and temperament to help Natick meet every challenge it faces, and we endorse him for re-election March 31." -- Editorial: Josh Ostroff for Natick, 3/25/09 Testimonials Josh, I have known you for many years as a hard working and dedicated individual who studies issues well before making a decision. The decisions you make are always in the best interest of our community. It is obvious that you care deeply about Natick (The Home Of Champions). Natick is a better community because of the many things that you and your fellow selectmen have accomplished over the past few years. -- Tass Filledes, former School Committee member, Keefe Tech School Committee, Town Meeting member. I served on the Board with ten other Selectmen; Josh Ostroff is equal to the very best of them in terms of integrity, hard work, vision, creativity, financial smarts and sensitivity to the needs of all of Natick's citizens. I urge you to re-elect him. -- Erica Ball, Town Meeting Member and former member of the Board of Selectmen Many thanks to Joshua Ostroff for all his volunteer work to help the citizens of Natick. I have had the pleasure of knowing Josh for many years and have seen all the time and resources he has donated for the benefit of our town. -- Gladys Eagerman, 2005 Senior Woman of the Year Josh is hard-working, proactive and pragmatic in his approach to solving problems. I support his re-election and appreciate his strong community involvement. -- Ben Greenberg, Town Meeting Member I’m supporting Josh for re-election because he has worked hard for the people of Natick, and he makes good things happen. – Ron Ordway, Town Meeting Member, Recreation and Parks Commissioner Josh Ostroff has demonstrated an understanding of and appreciation for the complexities of providing various town services. In a time of fiscal challenge, his inquiring mind is an asset in the Board's deliberations. -- Joe Keefe, Library Trustee, Town Meeting member and former Superintendent of Schools. I have known Josh Ostroff as a fellow parent of an NHS 2004 graduate, as a Rotarian, and as a friend. He is passionate about the things that matter to him and Natick has benefited from that passion. In these challenging economic times we need honest, hardworking people like Josh as an integral part of our town's government. I wholeheartedly endorse Josh for re-election as Selectman. -- Tobe Gerard Josh, I am pleased to add my name to the list of Natick residents who are endorsing you for reelection to the Board of Selectmen. I have been very impressed with your work on the BoS during your last term and hope to see you serve for another term. -- Ken Soderholm, Planning Board member Josh gives careful analysis of issues from angles often overlooked by others. He looks beyond the easy or politically popular options to do what is best for Natick. -- John Magee, Town Meeting Member I have known Josh through many campaigns which impact the citizens of Natick. Josh works tirelessly. He researches issues to make an informed decision. Josh is pro- Natick and therefore works for kids, seniors, working folks and downtown merchants; all with the same enthusiasm and energy. Josh is worthy of your vote for selectmen. I endorse his candidacy. – Christine Weithman, Finance Committee and Town Meeting Member I whole-heartedly endorse Josh Ostroff for Selectman. I worked with Josh for 4 years. Josh is intelligent, caring and an effective public servant. Josh always looks for the best solution long term not the easy quick fix. He is a leader worthy of your vote. – Phil Lemnios, former Town Administrator I endorse Josh Ostroff's reelection because of his commitment to the Town of Natick and its citizens. Accessible and responsive to all constituents, his experience and intellect make him a real asset to the Board. His strong desire to make a positive impact for Natick is part of why I became involved in town government. On a personal level and for his professionalism, I endorse his candidacy. -- Paul H. Laurent, Town Meeting Member Josh Ostroff has been the most responsive selectmen I have encountered in my 30+ years as a resident of Natick. When I have a question or an issue Josh really has been only a phone call away, and he has the answers. That’s public service! -- Robert W. Murphy Natick has been fortunate to have Josh Ostroff’s energy, intelligence, and tact working on behalf of its townspeople, and we would be smart to keep him on the job. -- Harry Newell We are grateful for your service to the people of Natick, the hard work you put in, the intelligence, openess and sensitivity with which you tackle the issues and problems of our town. -- Susan and Alan Goodman I've had the opportunity to work with Josh on the Natick Revenue Enhancement Task Force. His dedication to supporting effective and efficient services for residents is evidence of his commitment to Natick's citizens. -- Michael Foilb Josh Ostroff brings a combination of vision and practicality, and deep understanding of community needs and financial reality. -- Christine Robinson I’m happy to endorse Josh for another term as selectmen. Josh’s dedication and commitment to the Town are unique and we are lucky to have him. I really appreciate his continued encouragement for residents to get involved in their local government. -- Karla Sangrey, CRT Advisory Committee
Erica Ball Jay Ball Joel Barrera Mari Barrera Joel Bradford Betsy Boggia Bob Eisenmenger Beth Garry Ronn Garry John Gastaldo	Joseph Keefe Dan Keohane Charlotte Lebowitz David Linsky Jan Phlegar Laura Senier Charlotte Swartz Frank Volpe Bruce Weisberg Chris Weithman
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Andrea Adams Robert Allen Tim Allik Valerie and Ed Alterio Chris Baldwin Ricky and Jay Ball Leslie and George Barnes Dennis Barr Mari and Joel Barrera Andrew and Catherine Bendheim Carol and Mel Berger Dierdre Bergeron Joanne Bergin Wade Blackman Betsy Boggia Barbara Bolten Joel Bradford John Bradford Jason and Oona Brandt Carol and Steve Brayman Michael and Amy Bruns Harriet Buckingham Mark Bugden Christine Carson-Bugden Mary Burke Dave Camacho Chris and Karen Cakebread Chrissie Cameron Michael Carr Jill Caso Terri Charles Ken and Cheryl Chernack Barbara Chinetti John Chiros Ross Cigna Dirk and Jeanine Coburn Cathi Collins Jillian Collins Tim Collins Christina and Michael Connolly Mary Beth and Jim Connolly Cynthia Corwin Joan Craig Marie Craig Charles Cutaia Wilberta Davis Ken Delpapa Peter Delli Colli Dan Dick Nick DiMasi David Dimmick Judith A. Dixon Nancy Dlott Tim Dooling Rosemary Driscoll Gladys Eagerman Carolyn and Bob Eisenmenger Terri and Bruce Evans Jim Everett Steve Evers Elizabeth Fagan and Wally Soper Chuck and Ann Fagan David Falwell Nanci and Doug Farquharson Clark Fero Tass Filledes Virginia Fitzgerald and Steve Rovniak Phyllis Fitzpatrick Michael Foilb Bob Foster and Karen Adelman Foster Charlene Foss Emily and Joshua Frank Mary Ellen Fulton Tina Furdon Jon Freedman Gus Freedman Betar, Frances and Marilyn Gallant Sarah and Robert Fuhro Steve Gartrell Beth and Ronn Garry John Gastaldo Dorothy Geiser Tobe Gerard Laura Gillenwater Denise Girardin Annie and Glen Glater Peter and Tina Golden Ken Goldman Susan and Alan Goodman Alan Grady Ben Greenberg Sebastian Grupposo Rudman and Judi Ham Margaret Hagemeister Joel Haskell Henry Haugland Glynn Hawley Bob Heavey Elizabeth Hendler Debi Henry Raphael Herz Bob Hickman Lewis Howe Chris and Tom Hubbard Charlie Hughes Shirely Hui Roberta B. Humez Cathi Fournier Ianno Barbara and Bill Idzal Rich Itinarelli Alison Jacques Rick and Nancy Jennett Lynne and Randy Johnson Karen Joseph Lena and Paul Joseph Shelley and Scott Joseph Ann O. Kaprielian Marcia and Maurice Kaufman Joseph and Barbara Keefe Maureen Kelly Daniel H. Keohane Martin Kessel Irene Kessel Carol and David Krentzman	Paul Laurent Nancy Lavash Charlotte Lebowitz Karen Leese Phil Lemnios Alissa and Gerry Leonard Steve Levinsky Seth Levine and Ellen McKeon-Levine David Linsky Scott K. Lubell Murray Macumber Betty Magee John Magee Frank Magullion Jason Makofsky Betsy Mangan Anne Manning David Margil Ron Mastrangelo Bill McAuliffe Matthew and Paula Passi McCue Bill McGinley Barbara and Will McGrath Mary McKenna Paul McKinley Joanne and Bryan McNally Andy Meyer Steve Meyler Amy Mistrot Melinda Morgan Ron and Terry Miller Christine Mulroney Jullian Munnich Bob Murphy Denise Nelkin Harry Newell Andy and Maureen Nguyen Janet Nichols Deanne and A. Richard Norton Rita Orcutt Ron and Nora Ordway Lois Oxman Dean Ouellette Dave and Shirley Parish Jackson Patterson Alice Peisch Danielle Peloquin Marc Peloquin Darlene and Steve Perry Jan Phlegar Kathleen Pickering Melissa Kenny Probst Tony Proctor David and Carole Rabe Marjorie Raskin Dell Redington Firkins Reed Kathy Rehl Sally Reyering Beverly Rich Greg Richard George Richards Sue Richardson Phil Roberts and Gail Weston-Roberts Christine Robinson Steve Roche Hal Rosen Lori and Jeff Rosen Craig Ross Eric Ruben Sallie E. Russ Steve Safran Carol Sakala Walter Salvi Ed and Susan Salamoff Jackie Sand Karla Sangrey Bernard D. Saulnier Deb Sayre Christine Schell Karen Schlosberg Kimberlee Schmid Laura Senier Bill Seymour Priscilla Shea Helen Sheridan Adams Shipman Rich and Sandra Sidney Mike Siegel Ken and Stephanie Smith Aaron Socrat Ken Soderholm Daniel Sohl John Spadaro Jonathan Spillane Virginia Seery Betsy Steinberg Jon Strand Harlee Strauss Deb Streeter Gary and Patrice Sutherland Charlotte Swartz Hank and June Szretter Marla Taub Joan Taves Peter Tordo E. Teresa Touey Brinley Vickers Bob Vierling Frank Volpe Terri Wallace Amy and Mike Ward Alan and Sarah Walker Lee Watts Bruce Weisberg Chris Weithman Dick Whelan Angela and Jim White Jeanne Williamson Ostroff Fred Witte Linda Wollschlager Lyn Woodhead Bruce Wright Rick Wynn Ted Wynne Pat Young Anne LaPlace and Paul Zernicke

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