The Eastwick Press Newspaper

Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper

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Letter To The Editor – Hats Off!

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To The Editor:
My hat goes off to the Board members of the Berlin Central School District for having the tenacity and courage to stand with their conviction on voting against the proposed Bond issue on the Berlin Elementary School. We, as the taxpayers, could not know all the particulars and may have never been properly informed about the long-term loss of renovating and updating the old building. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Hats Off!

Letter To The Editor – A Lot To Say About The School Board

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To the Editor,
I just came home from the BCS board meeting. I have a lot to say about the whole bond issue.
For many years, there were referendums put to the voters for repairs needed in our schools. It was always voted down. Then John Nash and Beverly Stewart started telling about all the health and safety problems. That finally opened up the voters’ eyes. John and Bev started the ball rolling. I really appreciate that.
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Letter To The Editor – What To Be Proud Of

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To The Editor:
I was asked to offer the opening prayer at the Hoosick Falls Memorial Day Service on behalf of our Ecumenical Association as well as our Church to all our citizens gathered at the park. What an honor. As many of you already know, my dad and most of my aunts and uncles served in combat during World War II. Friends, relatives and neighbors have served before and after that war. Our family came here and have been proud Americans since 1892. After the opening prayer, I left the gazebo to stand with the people; I am glad I left. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – What To Be Proud Of

Letter to the Editor – Just So You Know

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Letter to the Editor:
I would first like to commend and thank all the active men and women who are and have served in any branch of the service. Thank You!
I would like to share with the constituents of the 5th Legislative District of Rensselaer County my reason for missing the Memorial Day Parade in Hoosick Falls. [Read more…] about Letter to the Editor – Just So You Know

Letter To The Editor – Disabled Veteran Vs. Ignorant People

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To the Editor,
I’m a member of my local fire dept. and an elected official. I served in OUR US Military and was injured in the Gulf War. I was challenged by another member of my disability by him asking questions, etc. It’s a shame that uneducated people have a certain picture in their heads of disabled people. How quickly people forget they have free speech because of my experience. Before you or someone you know judges someone else, give that person the benefit of the doubt; don’t jump to conclusions, and remember there is American with Disabilities Act and HIPPA in place for many reasons!
Anthony Mazzone
Easy Street, Hoosick Falls

Letter To The Editor – A Conflict of Interest In New Lebanon

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To the Editor;
I am writing to address the extreme Conflict of Interest surrounding  appointments made at the Town Board Meeting of the Town of New Lebanon on 3-14-2012.  The Ethics Board has had two vacancies for some years now and one member is absent for five months of every year, and should also step down. In January of 2012, there were only two present and available members of the Ethics Board, but there was also an applicant that was highly qualified and had served for the final six weeks of 2011 to complete a newly vacated seat. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – A Conflict of Interest In New Lebanon

Letter To The Editor – Shocked By Bond Behavior

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To the Editor:
I am shocked that the Berlin Board of Education did not approve of the Bond.
These people were voted to represent the people of the District. In December, the people residing in the District voted and approved the Bond issue. The BOE should now represent the people and vote to approve the Bond. [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – Shocked By Bond Behavior

Letter To The Editor – What Are Tax Caps For?

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Dear Editor,
What are tax caps for? I was led to believe they were put in place to stop the runaway tax increases on taxpayers.
When small town boards and school districts can manipulate and override tax caps because “they don’t want to be constrained” on fiscal problems that might arise, that is completely why tax caps were put in place.
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Letter To The Editor – You Are Not Speaking For Me

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To The Editor:
In regards to the Hoosick Falls Armory issue that has become a point of contention in our community. The simple fact is that communities and cities everywhere are scaling back services as well as spending. Areas of Detroit, Michigan, have essentially been abandoned because the city can no longer afford to provide services such as water or care of roads because of a lack of revenue. Is Hoosick Falls any different? [Read more…] about Letter To The Editor – You Are Not Speaking For Me