To the Editor:

Joe Hemingway and I both work in the construction industry as project managers. The skills which Joe uses daily to lead a team and manage complex projects are the same qualities we would expect in our selectman. Joe must be able to:

*Work within a predetermined budget and complete the project on time

*Negotiate and mediate with the various stakeholders who typically have conflicting viewpoints

*Plan for the future and always be thinking two or three steps ahead so the team will be ready

Joe’s background and experience will benefit all of us. I urge my fellow citizens to learn more about Joe and to vote for Joe Hemingway for selectman.

David Schunter

27 Chestnut Hill Road, Sandy Hook                         October 7, 2009