Subaru of New England named Stanley Subaru 2020's Love Promise Retailer of the Year! The Love Promise Retailer of the Year is given out to only one of the sixty-four Subaru Dealerships in New England each year to recognize that dealer for exceptional dedication to embracing Subaru’s culture of making the world a better place.
Subaru of New England Love Promise Coordinator, Rebecca Carr, commends Stanley Subaru, saying “Mark Politte and his management team have created an incredible culture of giving back and taking action to help their community, especially during the challenging times brought on by COVID-19.” Upon accepting this award, Mark Politte said, “Being an impact player in our community has been part of our mission statement since 1999, and this recognition is very much appreciated.”
In 2020, Stanley Subaru managed to undertake over 30 Love Promise initiatives in the community including assisting at the Bar Harbor Food Pantry, adopting out animals from the SPCA of Hancock County, teacher appreciation efforts, October's Driven for a Cure to raise funds for mammography scholarships at Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital, and giving approximately 4,000 reusable masks out to the community at no cost.
Established in 1971 by Ernie Boch, Subaru of New England has exclusive distributor rights for Subaru vehicles and parts in the six states of New England. The year 2021 marks its Golden Anniversary – 50 established years as a privately owned automotive distributorship. As of 2021, Subaru is the third best-selling nameplate in New England for the seventh consecutive year.
Stanley Subaru is located at 22 Bar Harbor Road, Ellsworth and has been part of the Hancock County community since 1999. Stanley Subaru believes wholeheartedly in the Subaru Love Promise, which begins, “We believe in making the world a better place.” We are committed to helping others with the same mission, and luckily, there are many organizations nearby that do. We are proud to support groups that improve the quality of life in their communities, as well as initiatives that promote the arts, education, animal welfare, and local healthcare.