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to the Editor
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To
the Editor:
I
disagree with the entry in last week's Sound Off that
referred to something called the "other paper'.
We do have a local newsletter but I know of no other
local newspaper except The Monument.
Also who cares what out of towners think about what
goes on in our town government. I reference last week's
letter by Diane Chase in the "newsletter".
Obviously she was exposed to only one view put forth
by the mean spirited editor of the "newsletter".
Having lived in Gray for over 30 years, I believe
we the citizens have elected one of the most caring,
thoughtful and considerate group of individuals to
our Town Council. The individuals express themselves
clearly, with thoughtful wisdom and without reservation
as they represent the people who elected them. Disagreement
cannot be confused with disregard and never once during
my presence at council or while watching them on cable
have I ever seen or heard any of them show any meanness
or attack anyone.
The fact is clear - The Monument reports the news.
It informs the town of more than politics. We read
items to be educated, informed and just enjoy. Thanks
for the good work.
Fran
Monroe, Gray
Dear
Editor,
More
bad news in the November 24, 2005 Monument. The Gray
CEDC is considering a proposal for a big box grocery
store. If there is any way we can stop this, let's
do it. Gray already has a wonderful grocery store
in town, which is a great alternative to the big box
alternatives in all surrounding towns. Do we have
to we have to let another Gray small business fall
to Hannaford, Shaw's, Wal-Mart, Home Depot, Lowe's,
CVS and the like? Come on all you Gray yuppies (I
should know one - I am one!) - you bought homes in
Gray because they were affordable, now come on out
to support the small businesses in this great town!
In other bad news, the GPLA states that the best option
to gaining more library capacity is to build a new
building. The Gray Public Library building is a sweet,
cozy place that wraps you in its warm arms. The librarians
are always close by to help and create this wonderful
atmosphere. Why is bigger and newer better? Let's
care for what we have and preserve a little space.
Good going Andy! [Councilor Upham] Keep up the good
work!
In good news, Pineland is expanding holdings in Gray
and Dick Cahill is giving developers a heck of time.
More productive space is what this town needs, not
more buildings and services for the yuppies.
Thank you, Monument News, for keeping us informed.
Heather
Maines, Gray
