To the editor:
The Squirrel has posted several letters written by me, and I hope that what I have to say resonates in some way with what residents may be thinking and/or feeling. If you are curious to learn more about me or share your thoughts, you are always welcome to email me at vincentcann@gmail.com, or call me at 781-259-1726. I also encourage you to watch the recording of the March 15 town candidate forum [editor’s note: soon to be posted on lincolntv.pegcentral.com] so you can form your own opinion—be it good, bad, or other.
I would also like to take a moment to share why I have come to embrace a fundamental belief in the power of inclusion and deep appreciation for different perspectives.
Over 25 years of my professional career is in the area of mechanical construction. My dad started the business from my bedroom, and the company has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in the nation. What was our family’s secret? In short, it was a philosophy of fostering inclusion and diversity of perspectives. We were the only firm to be started by someone who had never worked in the trades, the first to hire non-construction personnel in key management positions, the first to hire women in a traditionally “men’s” business at all levels, and the first to establish a program for inner-city youth to start in our shop, leading to sponsorship into the notoriously “tight-knit” labor unions.
Whether it has been in my academic, business or personal life, I’ve been so very fortunate to benefit from the different experiences of virtually anyone I meet. If any of you feel the same way, I would certainly welcome your consideration of me as a Selectman for this amazing community.
Sincerely,
Vin Cannistraro
15 Deer Run Road
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