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March 3, 2009 - 2:10pm

Welcome Steve Rafsky to the race - Planning Board is now getting interesting.

by Jason Lee

I have always been a proponent for volunteerism. In fact, I've been encouraging residents of Westwood to get more involved at all levels.

Therefore, I am excited to see a third candidate jump into the fray for the Planning Board.  The third potential candidate just pulled papers and I certainly welcome Mr. Steve Rafsky to the race.

More exciting than the candidate - all three candidates are from Precinct 4.  It's only last year we had two candidates from Precinct 4 running for Selectmen.  There's a statement coming from Precinct 4 - we want to get and be involved in town decisions!

In an uncontested race, the incumbent and other candidates are neither questioned nor challenged by the residents of the town.  We now have the opportunity to question and challenge each candidates positions and issues past and future.  Thus allowing the residents of Westwood to better make an educated vote.

Therefore, I welcome the third candidate and congratulate Mr. Steve Rafsky for running and volunteering his time.

/JL

February 27, 2009 - 8:55am

It's official - Jason Lee running for Planning Board

by Jason Lee

I am seeking your support to spread the word and lead us to a successful campaign.  I have been very involved with the Town of Westwood this past year.  I am a Director for the Economic Development Advisory Board, member of Westwood Cable Access TV and have worked with many of the committees to implement rules and regulations regarding our new off-premise alcohol licenses.

My background lends well to the current and future development and growth in Westwood.  I am currently developing a commercial project that has been awarded a TIF (Tax Increment Financing) just outside of I-495.  In fact, the first ever TIF package awarded by the town that won by a narrow 3 votes at town meeting.

I understand the demands of being on the Planning Board as well as any board or committee.  I have consistently attended town and committee meetings and understand the state of affairs for Westwood.  I am strategic, forward thinking and always have the best interest of the town and its residents.

I know what it takes to be on the Planning Board.  I am asking for your support.

But wait there’s more!  There are currently two candidates for two seats on the Planning Board.  Doing the math, the ideal situation would be no other candidates pulling papers by the magical deadline of March 10th.  However, as an over the top Type A personality, I like to be organized and proactive.  So in the event there are more candidates in the next week, I am preparing you to hold signs, campaign and if possible donate.

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