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I agree that face-to-face meetings are critical for putting ideas into
action. I'd personally like to see this online forum used for fleshing
out the issues more so that the 'live' meetings are as productive as
possible.<br>
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Kurt<br>
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Jane Hudson wrote:
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type="cite">Kurt et al...I'm hopeful that the meeting on the 30th will
give folks an opportunity to make physical contact and commitments for
just such initiatives. I think the list is great for follow up
planning, but from past experience with web-based groups, in-the-flesh
promises seem to keep.
<div>Best,</div>
<div>Jane<br>
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<div>On Apr 13, 2007, at 8:51 PM, Kurt Kolok wrote:</div>
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<blockquote type="cite"> 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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Brian Jewett wrote:
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cite="mid13DA097F-5E10-47A8-8791-AD2202F391E5@BrianJewett.com"
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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