Letters To The Editor

To the Editor:
In reading the Villager for the last several weeks about the space concerns about where the Town Hall and offices should be located, I am struck by the seeming convergence of a number of other issues. These issues include: (1) the Teen Center needing long term space. (2) the space behind the old Cricenti’s being developed to include senior housing and the need for a Senior Center, (3) I am aware there is a group looking at the feasibility and possibilities for a Community Center, and (4) planning for work continues on the property across the river at the Old Mill buildings, and the hope and vision that property could someday soon be a park and community area for citizens of Hillsborough.

To the Editor:
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
On behalf of our entire family we cannot begin to thank you enough for your overwhelming support during this very difficult time. We are heart-broken by the passing of our Sean. His funeral was a magnificent tribute to him. It was amazing to see and hear about how many lives he touched during his short time with us. He served his country and his communities with pride and love. As you may know, one of his tattoos said "Live to Ride; Ride to Live". And he did. He enjoyed his life and lived it to the fullest. Sean would have been touched by the tribute that you, as our friends and community, gave him. We received such an outpouring from so many, and for this we will be eternally grateful.
So, whether it was your presence that helped to lighten our burden;
Or you sent a heartfelt letter or card of condolence;
You shared your memories of Sean;
Sent us pictures of Sean;
You attended his services;
Perhaps you sent a gift, sent flowers, sent food to our home or his reception;
Sent a mass card;
You made a donation to the funds set up in Sean's name or a donation to the Hillsborough Food Pantry in his name;

To the Editor:
Are Angels Blue?
It’s not what you’re thinking. It’s not about being sad, yet sadness is a theme that runs throughout this entire story. Angels have plenty to be sad about and by today’s standards, we wonder how they even believe, let alone fly.
I think they do fly, they spread their wings in our darkest moments and it is now my belief those angels are blue not white, or at least there is a thin blue line in their wings.
Why, you ask? Why would someone believe that, especially a person with experiences of wrongdoing, death, destruction, injustice and yes, don’t forget the most important, life itself?

To the Editor:
I am writing regarding two different pieces in you paper’s August 22, 2008 issue.
First to correct Keith Testa’s story regarding the Biomass plant in Henniker and to correct the Editorial entitled Zoning Fairness.
Both stories refer to the mailer from the REACH organization. Both stories portray the “FACTS” in the REACH mailer as propaganda.
For your information, those pollution numbers were presented by Laidlaw to the Town of Ellicottville, NY as actual smoke stack emissions from their proposed Biomass power plant in that New York town. Those figures were part of a Findings of Fact report Ellicottville prepared after a three year study of Laidlaw’s proposal for a biomass power plant in their town.
Kudos to the town of Ellicottville, New York for demanding an in depth study before it swallowed any of Laidlaw’s erroneous claims. If you would like to read that report I will provide you with a copy.
I believe that you will be surprised to learn that Laidlaw’s calculations for the numerous pollutants that would have been emitted from that power plant are quite accurate.

To the Editor:
Setting the Record Straight-The Economics of the Dutton Twins as the Future Hillsborough Town Hall
A number of months ago I offered to the town of Hillsborough the historic Dutton Twins for consideration as a Town Hall. Several townspeople were enthusiastic and supported the idea with emails, editorials and offers to help. Unfortunately, our elected and non-elected leaders of the town dismissed the offer. Only one selectman visited the site, Paul Haley. Selectman Bob Buker and Joe Collins, as well as Harvey Chandler, Chair of the Building Committee, have never visited the site and its restored interior. Additionally, they have quoted costs concerning the acquisition of the property and its operating expenses without any basis of fact or data to do so. Other options have been vetted, with conceptual drawings, cost estimating, and architect opinions—at town expense. These options included the Community Building, the MCT building, the Dump Road new construction, and the current medical building option—but not the Dutton Twins.
So in short summary here are the facts for the townspeople:

To the Editor:
The tragic death of Sean Powers last week is a terrible tragedy. I did not know this young man, but his service in Iraq speaks volumes about what kind of fine person he must have been. My prayers and condolences go out to his family.
This is made more tragic by the ridiculous headline and unsigned editorial of last week's Villager, "Death Alley claims Iraq veteran". So the road (Death Alley) caused his death? Then on page 16 you go on to declare "Rumble strips save lives" together with "The debate must end". To back up that claim you cite the two recent tragedies---in spite of the facts.
Neither recent death would likely have been impacted by the presence of roaring rumble strips. Your logic and journalistic integrity now must be questioned. Sean Powers was struck from behind by a speeding car. Last time I checked the rumble strips didn't affect traffic in the same lane. And if they could, how would that improve seeing a motorcycle rear at night? Would they make the taillight bigger or brighter?

To the Editor:
Ronald Reagan made two statements when he was President that will live in the halls of justice forever. The first statement was, “The only people in favor of abortion are those who have already been born,” and the second statement, as good as the first, “I didn’t leave the party, the party left me,” referring to a question by the press when asked why he left the Democratic Party after so many years of being a member.
These two statements made a lot of sense to me then, and even more today.
For that reason, I don’t believe I can ever vote for a Democrat as long as the party continues to preach “a woman’s right to choose” between life for the baby- or death. As a Christian and an American I don’t believe I should have that right. For that reason, and others, I harken back to the words of this country’s favorite President. And, I don’t want to forget the guarantee the Declaration of Independence makes to us – “Life”, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
Barry Proctor
Antrim

To the Editor:
Dear Townspeople of Windsor:
I am saddened by the tone that Windsor is being portrayed to the public as, through the gossip mill, the newspapers, and all the electronic and other type methods being employed to scar Windsor’s name. Facts are being distorted, changed, or otherwise made up to make a point. It was brought to my attention that on the computer blog there has been an incorrect amount posted of $80/hr when it is really $60/hr for State police coverage in what we as Selectmen feel is a very serious issue, the lives and safekeeping of the people of the Town from potential violence, incidentally done at the urgent request of the Lieutenant in charge of State Police Troop B, responsible to Windsor for protection. That potential is not a widespread “neighborhood of hoodlums” creating a problem, but an isolated resident with issues that don’t concern the vast majority of people who live in the neighborhood. To state otherwise anywhere by anybody is an out and out lie.

To the Editor:
Emerald Lake Village District Residents.
The Board of Commissioners would like to thank you all for conserving water this year. Although there have been water tankers seen in the Patten Hill Road area, we have not had to truck water in for our wells. The Trucks were called in to fill local pools. Although we are getting a few calls about folks watering their lawns at night and a few still washing their vehicles, we have done well so far and we would like to thank everyone.

To the Editor:
Last weeks article written to inform the taxpayers of Henniker that they would be spending $ for a lawyer to seek a class six road closure caught my eye. Shortly there after I yelled, the heart raced and the pressure rose. New Hampshire’s original roads were waterways. That is why all the cities/towns are on rivers. Later in time came the rails. They followed the rivers because water had already chosen the easiest route with the least grade change. What followed later were dirt roads. These were for wheels as the horses only needed trails. These typically followed animal paths as they too were smart. The roads are plentiful and to be enjoyed by all. Your $ and forefathers built them.