letters to the editor

And on the local level folk are struggling to define what kind of government they want and how they are going to pay for it. Check out this series of Letters to the Editor from Holbrook residents, followed by a very thoughtful clarifying comment. (When is the last time you read one of those?) .

The Missing Gems

Holbrook - To the Editor:

Although I am a senior citizen (being 85 years old does qualify me), I am writing as a citizen of Holbrook.

Cuts have to be made in the town’s budget and we must live with cuts. The override was turned down and we now have to live accordingly, but share the cuts across the board. Do not put the burden on one group.

We are in the process of losing two gems in this town.

First and foremost, there is the Holbrook Public Library, whose budget will be cut dramatically. The library is an incredible part of the wealth of our town. Toddlers get a taste at three years and younger of good books. Continue on and the entire library nurtures students of all ages. There are, of course, books, magazines, periodicals, DVDs, computers, and on and on.