I am writing to express my support for John Viehman's candidacy for selectman. I have known John for more than 25 years, and while we may not agree on every issue, I can confidently say that he is a thoughtful and capable individual with a deep love of Rockport and would be an excellent addition to our select board.

Although my preference leans towards sailboats and John’s passion lies in hiking our woods, his values and energy will undoubtedly serve Rockport well.

More importantly, he has a knack for finding solutions to thorny problems. Even though he is running unopposed for this term, I sincerely hope he continues to be a town leader for many years to come.

Bob Fernald lives in Rockport