Updates

So the Amherst Bulletin not only published Mr. Bowser’s diatribe about pay raises for the municipal head honchos (that I published last Sunday) the crusty old Gazette did a news article on it 7/20, published his letter 7/21, and this week's Bulletin also carried that news article on the Front Page. Not bad BANG for his buck! (or whatever two first-class stamps cost these days.)

And, finally, I heard back from the Town Manager on my July 6’th formal response to him concerning the League of Women Voters boycott letter with a request for a quick turnaround of our July 4'th 2008 Parade Permit.

With the line “We would be happy to meet and discuss this further if you think there is anything new to be said,” I was hinting that a meeting to discuss the same old, same old issue (let anybody and everybody march carrying whatever they want) is a waste of time.

The Parade Committee has scheduled an emergency meeting for Friday night at the VFW to discuss strategy prior to setting up the pow-wow with the Town Hall Chief (if we decide to meet).

In a message dated 7/18/07 2:13:55 PM, ShafferL@amherstma.gov writes:

Mr. Kelley,

Thank you for inviting me to participate in the 4th of July parade. I appreciate your kind thoughts.

Let’s discuss next year’s permit. Please call so that an appointment might be scheduled.

Thank you.

Larry