For the Pulseline: MAYBE YOU’LL BE THERE NEXT YEAR? There was a small, enthusiastic group of viewers clapping and waving flags at our modest but moving Veteran’s Day parade in Westfield on Monday. Veterans of several generations wearing the uniforms of various branches of our military marched proudly down the street. The Young Marines from Westover and various scout troops who participated added a younger-generation note of respect for the uniformed veterans. The wonderful musicians from Westfield High’s band kept spirits lifted with their marching tunes along the route. In Parker Park, across from South Middle School, we listened to elected officials speak their heart-felt appreciation for our veterans who volunteered to protect and serve, and we enjoyed more patriotic tunes. Overhead, our flag snapped in the wind. Rifles boomed out a salute. A wreath was laid. Taps, that simple, melancholy tune, brought tears to the eyes of at least one attendee, thinking about her father, a deceased WWII vet who never talked much about the war with his kids. To all our veterans and to those who serve today, we love you and appreciate all that you do for us. Thank you.
In this day and age when everything is done with electronics, it absolutely amazes me that yesterday at the ceremony after the Veterans Day parade, we could not hear a word John Knapik was saying. It is too bad too, because there was a nice turn out and it would have been nice if people could have heard what the ceremony was all about. GOD BLESS ALL VETERANS!!!
To the person complaining about the train toots: It is the law that every time a train crosses a road it must signal with 2 long, 1 short, and 1 more long toot. This is the law and not an option for each and every crossing. You must live in the Lockhouse & Root Rd. area because we hear it also. There are so many crossings because this is an industrial area. You do get used to it after awhile. Maybe some white noise like a fan or heavy drapes might help. Add this to your list of what to look for next time you move. Location! Location! Location!
Dear Mayor Knapik and City Council, We are two of the 48 percent of concerned Westfield citizens that voted for Mike Roeder for mayor on November 5. My husband and I have been voters, homeowners and taxpayers in Westfield for approximately forty years. We are now retired and frankly, we are becoming more and more concerned about the spending in this city. We love it when people say “ oh, but we received funding from the state or the federal government for that project.” First of all the city is still responsible for a portion of the money that is spent on each project. Secondly, we pay federal, state and city taxes so in the end we are in fact footing the entire bill through our taxes. Nothing is free. We have children and grand children and hopefully we will have great grand children who will reside in this city. These generations of our family will be paying for our immediate spending for a long time in the future. Being a retired couple we are also concerned regarding our future ability to pay our own taxes, gas, electric, food and etc. We read the day after the election, that you were going to hit the ground running. PLEASE slow down and consider dropping some of your projects. We do believe 48 percent of the voters of Westfield should be considered. This is a substantial number of people. Of course we want to live in a beautiful thriving city. All we ask is you consider slowing down. Rome wasn’t built in a day. It seems to us you are trying to leave a legacy of rebuilding the city, when in fact your legacy will be that you have left future generations a monumental debt that you have incurred for this city.
Yeah, PulseLine, I called you about three weeks ago asking when they were going to pave the double lines on Prospect Street and Prospect Street extension and the answer I got in the Line was when they get done paving all the roads and this and that they’re going to paint them. Well, they’re not paving any roads up here on the hill and Montgomery Road is done, Montgomery Street is done, Lockhouse Road is done (partially up to where the new houses are built, after that I guess the people don’t have any friends.) But I wonder if you know who you’re talking to half the time when you get these answers because they’re not paving any roads up here and every other road is done except Prospect Street. You’ve got kids on the side of the road, walking in the road to school in the morning, and nothing. Oh well. I guess you don’t know who you’re talking to half the time or what you’re saying. Have a good day. The city had 10 roads slated to be paved this fall and will paint the lines on those roads when ALL paving is done, which should be very soon.
