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During the talk of hiring a new Harbor Master for our town I have heard many people speak of what they feel are the shortcomings of Mr. Cabral, the previous Harbor Master. I personally have no factual knowledge regarding Mr. Cabral’s shortcomings or successes in this position. The only information I have about him are things that I have heard around town or read in the paper. I can only hope that those of you who are slandering this man have factual based knowledge to do so. Now, this brings me to the more important question that I have. Many of you have been speaking of hiring our new Harbor Master based upon qualifications and experience. I agree with you wholeheartedly. I feel that all the candidates should be considered based on what they can bring to us as Harbor Master. Reading the comments previously posted here, although you say that we should base the decision on qualifications and not who knows who, it seems that this is not truly what you are stating. Mr. Cabral’s shortcomings, whatever they may be, should not be held against Mr. Calouro. He has held the position of Assistant Harbor Master in Bristol and Harbor Master in Warren for a number of years. This alone puts experience on his side. And again I have very little information, but from what I have seen, Mr. Calouro has done his job well. I ask you, is it any different to NOT give the job of Harbor Master to Mr. Calouro because of who his father-in-law is than it is TO give it to him for that reason? If we truly are going to choose a candidate based on his qualifications and experience and not “who knows who” then please let’s do just that.

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