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Yes Councilor Allie at no time did we give the government permission to pollute our water, but they did and now THEY should rectify the problem. The victims should not be forced to pay. Councilors stick to your principles. Don’t let pressure change the way you vote.
I’m confused about Councilor Allie’s article. He seems to be rambling. He starts by saying the residents shouldn’t be paying to fix the water yet he says, ‘Holyoke could really use the money.’ Seriously? That’s your answer? We thought you were fiscally responsible. Is he saying we should do nothing until the government ponies up the money? Isn’t the purpose of the lawsuit to seek reimbursement? Listen people, we need all our wells online ASAP and not to get water from Holyoke, Springfield, or any other place. We have plenty of water it just needs to be cleaned. Councilor Allie talks about what took place at the Water Commission meetings. Shouldn’t he have gone to them? This is a big issue and all the councilors should have been at the water commission to educate themselves. Do the right thing: Pass the bond and fix the issue. Let me be perfectly clear, those against the bond are not looking out for the residents. They are posturing, plain and simple.
The Westfield News reached out to Councilor Allie on these submissions and here is his response:
The issue of what to do about the water is complicated. I appreciate the efforts by some councilors and concerned citizens who have patiently and thoughtfully pursued all solutions.
I have said all along that our city leaders needed to do a better job of presenting important information to the people and councilors of Westfield. We deserve answers, and an explanation of viable options and sources for providing safe, clean drinking water, including the safety and efficiency of activated carbon filtrations on all contaminants, and that is what some councilors are determined to provide.
Some requests for answers have been ignored or met with resistance and delay.
Some councilors have been unethically attacked and selectively criticized, either anonymously on the Pulseline, or a by some on social media. A “fake news” page on Facebook was created for the sole purpose to attack and agitate.
We need to demand answers, and carefully consider this matter. My article in the May 15th edition of the Westfield Evening News was clear, and raised many valid concerns that people have, and important questions that needed to be asked.
This issue is too important to our public health and safety, and our community to play games, or divert our attention from getting answers and finding the best solution.
