https://www.evanforwestport.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-12-15 https://www.evanforwestport.com/about-evan daily 0.75 2026-04-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/9e9dd84a-f8e6-4950-a322-8ec905d5a48b/E.+Gendreau.png About Evan - About Evan Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.evanforwestport.com/home daily 1.0 2025-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/405b165f-e800-441b-a34a-ad909006daac/IMG_0293.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/514872fb-4358-413b-976c-11510dd7ef98/IMG_0613.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/1a740001-b63d-4285-9365-5e371190718d/Screenshot+2024-03-29+at+6.59.59%E2%80%AFPM.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/74fb10b4-59cd-4b45-9660-d84a064c3008/IMG_9998.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/adda9cea-144d-499d-9275-f51dad5d34de/IMG_4910_2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/908057a5-e930-4dde-bdf1-eaa108f4a37e/Screenshot+2024-03-30+at+6.08.00%E2%80%AFPM.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/18c4cf16-8b0f-418d-9f25-0b603c51bf1d/Screenshot+2023-11-09+at+12.10.30%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/f418c87e-23d1-483f-80a3-3c70f2e06c37/Screenshot+2024-03-30+at+6.08.35%E2%80%AFPM.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/955aceed-118e-4d94-8032-eb6ca608b0cd/IMG_7365.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/862f3896-4527-4a3f-baae-e6116fcc3a0b/IMG_6679.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/b13c6c63-7698-4044-98be-66633602009a/IMG_4188.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/05d8f9b0-1b82-479d-85b1-b790de568c58/IMG_2072.jpg Home https://www.evanforwestport.com/news daily 0.75 2025-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/b2a70cfc-e37f-4a5d-b2ca-c316caf26f18/6181AbT-qsL.png In the News - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/f3b50544-14fe-4ef1-b097-ca0c9fff652a/20220919-153616-EastBayRI-Westport.jpg In the News - 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.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/1fadb2c0-6c1a-4c23-81c4-9f067d5ee775/301771668_933992430867072_9013300989430181297_n.png In the News - 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.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/9f37a44c-cd77-4055-8e07-0d6501d55af6/IMG_2861.JPG In the News - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/552a2575-6e0f-48ee-b562-9e230c192bee/20240625-115504-509-Screen+Shot+2024-06-25+at+11.53.15+AM.png.jpg In the News - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/e8b2f700-9e88-47d2-85a8-960b6e83d452/westport.png In the News - 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.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/9303cf53-c380-42a6-b8d2-aea314fff31b/IMG_1387.JPG In the News - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/f3b50544-14fe-4ef1-b097-ca0c9fff652a/20220919-153616-EastBayRI-Westport.jpg In the News - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/389394b6-3485-461d-b0ef-3ba96376e41c/Elex-landing-page-run-up-primary-image.png In the News - 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.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/694ac1dd-17c4-4a27-b59f-0326dbc87114/bostonherald-logo-3000x3000-1400x1400.png In the News - 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.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/8c0b878b-9958-43a2-ab78-d491dd7cbcbc/nbl_logo_larger-tagline-cropped.png In the News - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/24116b83-0914-4d76-82c4-c5e47edb3b55/NBL_LOGO_FBP.png In the News - 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.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/729e3fdd-5142-439e-81cc-55b5542982f0/FRCM+Ad+News+2.jpg In the News - 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.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/610c7e72-0e5d-4645-b3fe-9d84fe476657/Fall-River-Herald-News-logo-sq.jpg In the News - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/bc012630-bbca-47d9-97c2-9196d6384829/FRCM+Ad+News+2-1.jpg In the News - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/16697bb5-ce75-4a47-a284-0162f4e5097e/attachment-SCT-Featured.jpg In the News - 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). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/31777823-3a5f-4995-a7e2-8ebdcbe40572/WBSMAM.png In the News - 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." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/98b78614-89a9-440c-9629-7de1395b9231/Screen+Shot+2022-08-02+at+9.42.05+PM.png In the News - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/848e07cf-ce3c-46e6-be5e-4ad259ae4046/Marcus-Ferro-Show-Logo.png In the News - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/fd891071-3a8b-40f6-b08b-17e75ecee26e/IMG_1190.PNG In the News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/a12a62e0-ae89-44da-8404-326975690542/WPRI-TV_12_logo.png In the News - 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.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/eea66062-372a-4ece-b14d-b51c148dec79/965fb02b79a05a2e8d2364d583740d31-2.jpg In the News - 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.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/1603332475770-DZEN887D5LY14M3ZSIWU/WSAR.jpg In the News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/de7e9f9f-c1d5-4657-9433-2f70807b0728/Carbonlogo1.png In the News - 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?’” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/1601571993517-N9NKDICJVPEINJH4FXDW/FRCM+Ad+News+2.jpg In the News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/1601572576558-GXKOSFUWQE2DZJKR96EM/logo.png In the News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/1599951702926-E64UKKJTTBB6KWG5A7RZ/New+Boston+Post+Logo In the News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/1597424936975-0A74RJX2SB8IZHWUDQTK/11218924_10153057092387514_854581106157410302_n.jpg In the News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/1598451246484-F2M6Y23EJQEK3XN3WJ4O/RS24394_GettyImages-155674007.jpeg In the News https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/1598451968077-3PVEEKU360AJ5WXTEDMF/BP_Logo_small_-_iTunes_Podcast.png In the News https://www.evanforwestport.com/issues-1 daily 0.75 2022-03-10 https://www.evanforwestport.com/vote daily 0.75 2026-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/5d6a3e2f-11c7-4795-8b60-4ee4dd0a7c31/Town+of+Westport+nb.png https://www.evanforwestport.com/issues daily 0.75 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/514872fb-4358-413b-976c-11510dd7ef98/IMG_0613.jpg Issues - Responsible Budgeting Taxpayers deserve a transparent and accountable budget process. As Chair of the Budget Subcommittee, Evan advocates for our schools and works collaboratively with the Select Board and Finance Committee to ensure accountable spending of taxpayer dollars that serves the needs of our district. In his first term, Evan has successfully worked to reduce the school department’s reliance on free cash without cutting the overall budget or reducing services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/7349ad8c-187e-4c7a-811b-8ac45fd94966/IMG_1106.JPG Issues - Helping Every Student Succeed Offering an individualized approach to education remains a priority for Westport Community Schools. Evan is supporting the district’s efforts to meet students’ needs by expanding our technical education programming to provide career-connected coursework and credentialing to students in a wide range of areas. To further support this effort, the district recently received a Career Innovation Pathways designation by the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/9b330d3c-4e02-4f82-8499-f58834d2fbdb/IMG_4807.jpg Issues - Accountable Fiscal Oversight The Westport Community Schools has a budget of over $23 million. One of Evan’s top priorities is to ensure that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and that the budget process is transparent. Evan shares regular updates on the budget process, is responsive to questions from taxpayers, and has led the district’s presentations to the Select Board and Finance Committee. Evan also reviews the Town’s audit reports as a member of the Audit Committee. https://www.evanforwestport.com/about-the-8th-bristol-district-1 daily 0.75 2024-06-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/db288b6d-b7f2-48f0-ad63-07b17429760e/Town+of+Westport.png About Westport - Westport Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/0a569d35-9c81-457c-9405-42ef6effb6de/CA255CEF-D03D-43ED-B206-D4B39D20ADC0.jpg About Westport - Westport Community Schools Our district consists of four schools — the Alice A. Macomber School (Pre-K through Kindergarten), Elementary School (grades 1 through 4), Middle School (grades 5 through 8), and High School (grades 9 through 12). Middle School and High School students attend the new WMHS on Old County Road. Our district serves over 1,500 students, a 9.6% increase in enrollment over last year. Westport Community Schools is the largest employer in the town, with a total of 294 total employees across all departments. To learn more, visit westportschools.org. School Committee meeting agendas, minutes, budget, and contact information can be found at the link below: Westport School Committee https://www.evanforwestport.com/accomplishments daily 0.75 2025-12-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/b5b34f9b-bfec-4fa4-9013-a0273c75c9fe/IMG_6171+copy.jpg Accomplishments - Accomplishments Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://www.evanforwestport.com/home-3 daily 0.75 2025-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/405b165f-e800-441b-a34a-ad909006daac/IMG_0293.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/514872fb-4358-413b-976c-11510dd7ef98/IMG_0613.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/1a740001-b63d-4285-9365-5e371190718d/Screenshot+2024-03-29+at+6.59.59%E2%80%AFPM.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/74fb10b4-59cd-4b45-9660-d84a064c3008/IMG_9998.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/adda9cea-144d-499d-9275-f51dad5d34de/IMG_4910_2.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/908057a5-e930-4dde-bdf1-eaa108f4a37e/Screenshot+2024-03-30+at+6.08.00%E2%80%AFPM.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/18c4cf16-8b0f-418d-9f25-0b603c51bf1d/Screenshot+2023-11-09+at+12.10.30%E2%80%AFPM.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/f418c87e-23d1-483f-80a3-3c70f2e06c37/Screenshot+2024-03-30+at+6.08.35%E2%80%AFPM.png Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/955aceed-118e-4d94-8032-eb6ca608b0cd/IMG_7365.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/862f3896-4527-4a3f-baae-e6116fcc3a0b/IMG_6679.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/b13c6c63-7698-4044-98be-66633602009a/IMG_4188.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5dec53e2b2178b0eae3ec4d4/05d8f9b0-1b82-479d-85b1-b790de568c58/IMG_2072.jpg Home