Westport School Committee begins search for new superintendent
“In an effort to both save the taxpayers’ money and to create an inhouse process that engages folks from our community, we thought this was the best approach to take,” Westport School Committee Chair Evan Gendreau said.
Westport begins search for new superintendent
“The superintendent plays a crucial role in shaping the future of our schools, and we are committed to identifying a leader who will drive our district’s continued growth and achievement,” committee chairman Evan Gendreau said. “This process ensures that all voices— teachers, staff, parents, and community members — are part of the search.”
Westport Wows With School Lunch Program
“Speaking with Evan Gendreau, chairman of the Westport School Committee, he shared that there are multiple initiatives that the food service programs have added and it’s those programs that are making the difference.”
Westport moves ahead with old high school RFP plan
Officials want idea of costs and all issues associated with converting old school into municipal offices.
School committee chairman Evan Gendreau (left) and other town officials and concerned citizens tour the old Westport High School last week.
Westport teachers ink three-year deal with town
School committee chairman Evan Gendreau said he was happy to have a trouble-free negotiation. Talks started around the beginning of the school year, “and ultimately there was a lot of good communication involved, and a lot of collaboration.”
Budgetary shortfalls are among the root cause of many of the district’s issues, he said, and he said he’s proud that while the budget supports “our great teachers,” it also does so in a fiscally responsible way.
Westport school brass on the move this summer
Though he admitted it’s not ideal and was forced by budget constraints, there are bright sides, Aubin and school committee chairman Evan Gendreau said.
Gendreau said that faced with the district’s financial realities, leaving the old school made sense, instead of finding other places to cut $90,000 from the budget.
“Our goal going into cuts is always to minimize the impact on student learning,” Gendreau said, noting that having administrators close to students is a benefit — “we’re running pretty thin with administrators because we can’t afford it.”
Westport officials stump for Route 6 in Washington DC
Manny Soares and Christopher Thrasher of the Infrastructure Oversight Committee, and Evan Gendreau of the Westport School Committee, met with Senator Ed Markey's staff to discuss federal support for the project, which would see the construction of water and sewer lines along Route 6 from Fall River to Dartmouth.
Westport elections are Tuesday — meet the candidates
Evan Gendreau, a public policy consultant who has lived in Westport for 15 years, is running unopposed for one open school committee seat. If elected, it would be his first term as an elected official here. He currently serves as Chariman of the Westport Republican Town Committee, and previously ran for state representative in the 8th Bristol district.
- From Our 2022 Campaign -
Contested state rep races offer strong choices for South Coast voters
“Republicans do well in some South Coast communities and debate at election time helps democracy.”
Howie Carr: Keep politicians out of your pockets
“Evan Gendreau is running a good race in the 8th Bristol District, which includes all of Westport and parts of other communities down in the Bayou.”
Evan Gendreau: ‘Our district deserves a new independent voice’
Learn more about our campaign by checking out our candidate profile in The New Bedford Light.
Democratic state Rep. Schmid and young Republican Gendreau square off in rematch of 2020 race
“The race for state representative in 8th Bristol’s District features a rematch of 2020, with 12-year incumbent Paul Schmid III, a Westport Democrat, defending his seat against Evan Gendreau, an ascendant newcomer for Republicans.”
Election 2022: Rematch On Tap for 8th Bristol Rep Seat
“[Republican challenger Evan Gendreau] ran for the seat in 2020 and touts himself as a moderate Republican, receiving the endorsement of outgoing Governor Charlie Baker… A key plank of Mr. Gendreau’s platform is tax relief for residents where possible while still ensuring cities and towns can support essential programs such as education and public safety staffing.”
Rep. Schmid faces a challenge from Gendreau for 8th Bristol District House seat
“At the State House, I will be a new voice and a strong advocate for Westport, Fall River, New Bedford, Freetown, and Acushnet. There are many important issues at stake in this election. Despite a significant budget surplus, the House ended the legislative session without passing a tax cut package,” Gendreau said.
FRCMedia Interview
We speak with the Republican nominee for 8th Bristol State Representative Evan Gendreau. He is facing incumbent Democrat Paul Schmid on November 8.
SouthCoast Tonight Interview
Chris and Marcus are joined by Republican candidate for Massachusetts state rep Evan Gendreau to talk about his campaign challenging longtime incumbent state rep Paul Schmid (D-Westport).
Rep Candidate Gendreau Earns Baker Endorsement
"The Governor has always been committed to the SouthCoast, and I think SouthCoast communities have always had a strong partner in the Baker-Polito Administration. So I'm very grateful to his support of our campaign and his dedication to the SouthCoast."
WBSM Interview, July 16
Evan Gendreau, candidate for State Representative, joins Jess to talk about why he decided to run again after coming up short in the 2020 election, partnering with other candidates to ensure everyone is successful on the campaign trail and his top three areas of focus for when he is elected.
WBSM Interview, June 11
Guest host Jessica Machado is joined by candidate for State Rep. for the 8th Bristol District Evan Gendreau to discuss licenses for undocumented immigrants.
Interview with Right Massachusetts
Evan joins Greg Eaton from Seier Consulting and Tom Joyce from the New Boston Post on their podcast Right Massachusetts to discuss his campaign for State Representative.
No seat for Bristol County on COVID oversight panel
“Sad that the South Coast continues to be an afterthought on Beacon Hill,” Evan Gendreau, chair of the Westport Republican Town Committee and a former state legislative candidate, tweeted Thursday. “New Bedford and Fall River are among the 20 communities that the state identified as the hardest hit by COVID, yet our area has no representation on the oversight panel.”
- From Our 2020 Campaign -
Westport 21-year-old Evan Gendreau eyes 8th Bristol District seat
“He is 21-years old and is running against an incumbent state rep who has served for the last 10 years. For Evan Gendreau, those qualities would be an asset to the communities he would represent: Westport, Fall River, New Bedford and Freetown.”
8th Bristol District State Representative Debate
Watch the full debate between incumbent Rep. Paul Schmid and challenger Evan Gendreau at the link below.
SouthCoast Pop Warner Football Parents Need to Vote
Michael Rock: “Gendreau believes that parents are capable of making these family decisions on their own. I couldn't agree more with that sentiment.”
“If you have children in organized sports, you need to remember this on election day: will your child's favorite sports be the next to be labeled as ‘dangerous?’”
Meet the Candidates: Evan Gendreau (R), 8th Bristol District Representative
“Newcomer Republican Evan Gendreau feels a change is needed within the 8th Bristol District in the state legislature. He is facing ten-year incumbent Democrat Paul Schmid in the November 3rd State Election.
Watch our entire interview with Mr. Gendreau.”
Interview with Evan Gendreau, Candidate for State Representative
Watch Evan’s wide-ranging interview with Jim Coyne from Westport Community Television at the link below.
Westport College Senior Seeking To Become The Youngest Member Of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
“I think the people of Westport, New Bedford, Fall River, and Freetown deserve a new voice at the State House,” Gendreau said in a telephone interview Wednesday. “I share a lot of the frustration with the votes that our representatives have taken. I think it’s good that our voters have a choice this time around with so many important issues at stake.”
Props to Gendreau for State Rep Bid
Barry Richard: “If Massachusetts is ever going to break free of one-party domination and end the death grip the radicals have on power, there has to be more Evan Gendreaus with the courage and conviction to step forward and accept the challenge.”
Changes Needed to Candidate Signature-Gathering Process
Read Evan’s opinion piece in WBSM’s SouthCoast Voices series on the need to change ballot access requirements amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ballotpedia
Check out Evan’s Ballotpedia page to learn more about the 2020 election and read his responses to the Candidate Connection survey.
