Are you beginning to get the idea that whatever or whoever Charlie Baker advocates for, that individual, town, company or state will prevail? That doesn't mean getting everything on a wish list, but being much better off as a result of the association. Since Mr. Baker declared one week ago, The Boston Globe has interviewed a number of Swampscott residents on their thoughts and feelings about him as selectman. The gist of the Globe's research was quite positive, as expressed by the subtitle, "Many in Swampscott recall his budget savvy, ability to listen". (Steven Rosenberg, 7/14/09, p. B1)

In his article, Steven. Rosenberg writes about how, during his tenure as selectman (2004 - 2007), Charlie Baker worked and was successful in helping Swampscott build a new high school. Mr. Rosenberg quotes Arthur Goldberg, then school committee member. "'He was very influential in getting us before the School Building Assistance Bureau. Swampscott was one of the last schools to be considered. He opened the door so that the ducks could march through the gate.'" (p.B4) David Driscoll, who was Education Commissioner for the Department of Education at the time, recalls his experience with Mr. Baker on that issue. "He was advocating for it. He was very knowledgeable and proactive. He was really working hard to get it. 'I said 'You've got to have your ducks in a row.' and I think Charlie understood that and got them in a row.'" (p.B4)


Read about Charlie Baker, as viewed through the lens of a sampling of citizens from his home town.

The Boston Globe, Tuesday, July 14, 2009, "Baker left his mark as a selectman" by Steven Rosenberg, Metro section, p.B1
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/07/14/in_swampscott_baker_is_recalled_as_a_savvy_selectman/