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I believe this forum is a great opportunity for us to utilize the
energy and enthusiasm we all bring to the community. I'd like to
suggest that we use this mail list to concentrate on the issues we feel
need to be addressed and productive ways in which we can improve the
quality of life here, rather than, as some may see it, an unproductive
platform for simply venting frustrations. Brian makes a very good
point that cleared sidewalks are key to the daily life of many people
in N. Adams, and making N. Adams a more walkable city will only
encourage businesses and neighborhoods to thrive. Maybe we could gauge
interest from those on this list for identifying a liaison from the
forum to create dialogue with the Mayor's office in order to
communicate some of the needs being raised through these online
discussions. Thoughts?<br>
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Kurt<br>
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type="cite">That's nice to know. At last months Drinking Liberally
gathering, Leanne & I gave Gail Ann, the council president, an ear
full on how the mayor struts his stuff on clearing the streets and then
totally ignores most of the sidewalks much to the peril of anyone who
chooses to walk. We also pointed out that many here have no other
options. I'm pleased to hear it may have done some good.
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Kurt Kolok
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Kolok Gallery
121 Union Street, 1e
North Adams, MA 01247
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