Hello Ward 3, and all of Westfield…a bit of a continuation…Fantastic Highland Elementary School has formed a Student Government group from 4th and 5th graders, and they are already presenting themselves very well. It also great to have the Council approve the funds for WTA’s Hanger 2 so as to complete some of the needs for their aviation repair program; only 1 of 3 in the country!!!! With all of this wonderful stuff coming from our youth I would encourage you to encourage your youth, nieces, and nephews, grandchildren to get involved. Whether for gun safety, or anti-bullying; modernizing school curriculum and practices, or in support of education, and affordable Higher Education. Restore a sense of purpose thus self-worth and value to being an American. Remember a big part of American Exceptionalism is that there is a balance of the number of voter/participants, and the power of money to decide who hire to manage OUR government.
I do offer my condolences to the family of Law Enforcement Officers, for the loss of Officer Gagne on the Cape…HOW CAN SOMEONE WITH 100 convictions still be walking around, and have a weapon? I do not care if half were just J Walking or Speeding tickets; NO, he should not be still on the streets, or has having been convicted 100 times and still free embolden him?
Our DPW, who do all kinds of outside work in terrible weather. I noticed the work being done along the Orange St. corridor. And, THANK YOU, now that we have the weather for our pothole work. I especially thank you for the Washington St. repairs, as it is main access road. And, I THANK YOU AND MY CAR THANKS YOU for fixing up the road through Whitney Park. There is another, related issue: the parking area near the PVTA building. I know that the city does not want to spend money on surfacing it as we want to know who/what will be bidding and building in the business and parking deck space. BUT, if businesses are going to attract customers they need a reasonable place to park. Oh, for those who asked…PVT has not had any bidders for their snack bar/coffee shop yet. And the top area is open space. And, I would still like to see a gated entrance into Whitney Park; there has been m0ore illegal dumping. But, luckily no charcoal fire pits yet.
Next I am most proud of Rep. Velis in his response to my letter re: Civics requirement, and in his support for legislation to prevent animal abuse; and as he said: “I am a dog lover too.” OK that is enough for today….I remain your Former Ward 3 City Councilor, Brian Hoose. [email protected]
