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September 25, 2007

Backtalk 09/25/2007

PRIVATIZE FIRE SERVICE: If there are not enough fires to keep a fire department busy, then any committee set up to review the ambulance service must also look at the option of privatizing the fire department.

Chelmsford

CUT FROM TOP: They're talking about cutting into the MBTA's retirement fund. I hope they're also going to do that to the senators, state employees and the governor. Why don't they give back some of the big raises they received?

Tewksbury

FOLLOW RULES: Since when does an American have the right to put up a flagpole on another's property? If you didn't think it was against the rules, why put it up on a weekend? Anything erected, including stones, has to go through the cemetery department.

Billerica

DOESN'T FIT: A 20-foot flagpole does not belong at a grave site. The cemetery has rules that have to be followed by all. If this flagpole is allowed, then others will follow and the place will look like an eyesore. I think it's common sense that it shouldn't be there. How many other cemeteries

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Billerica

LOW-PAYING JOBS: Casinos in Massachusetts will not bring more jobs. When you go to Foxwoods, your tickets are automated, you get your own change and no one offers you a drink. The only jobs will be for housekeepers and security guards.

No town given

CONSIDER THIS: In the 1864 national election, Democrats wanted to end the war, and Republicans wanted to persevere. Where would America be today if the people hadn't voted the way they did? Think about that come election time.

Dracut

RETAIN HEADMASTER: As a lifelong resident of Lowell who has taught in the Lowell schools for over 20 years, it saddens me to see what the Lowell superintendent has done to the morale of our schools and employees. I hope Lowell High Headmaster Bill Samaras is still working when school opens next fall.

Lowell

STUDENTS ON STRIKE: Tyngsboro High School students have to pay $250 to park at school. That's not fair because the townspeople are already paying taxes and passed an override for the schools. The students should strike.

Tyngsboro

COYOTE ALERT: Pet owners should watch out for coyotes. Another cat was killed recently in the School Street area of Chelmsford. We will miss you, Gracie.

Chelmsford

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Posted by Admin at September 25, 2007 12:20 PM