May 3
Taking my own advice regarding the three candidates for the Neighborhood Hero Award, I wanted to get to know each somewhat more before casting my final vote for a recognized winner. Reaching out to them and learning them on a face to face level only seemed appropriate. My first meeting with the three contenders was with Josh Bender. He agreed to meet me at The Bagel Deli on Hemsworth Street in downtown Plimpton. His identical twin, Jason, owned the place. Josh worked there sometimes, helping his sibling.
Because the day turned beautiful with a warm temperature and light wind, we sat at a small table on the sidewalk, with unsweet iced teas and cold cut subs. Nannies with children, dogwalkers, and the occasional businessman in a designer suit passed us.
Thirty-eight-year-old Josh Be
