I would like to applaud those that have cleaned up their own debris from this winter’s ice storm. I think most people in town were overwhelmed with the damage. I’ve heard that the town has planned a roadside cleanup using FEMA funds and our own tax dollars. This is certainly appropriate on town property and I thank the selectmen. However, the plan also includes debris that homeowners put on the curbside. How suburban.
I will personally be ashamed of any able-bodied family that takes advantage of this “bail-out.” If you can get it to the roadside, you can take care of it yourself. The amount of debris on town property is immense, but it could easily double or triple if people abuse this unbudgeted service. Already I see roadside piles that could have been taken care of with the same amount of effort it took to get them to the curb.
All of the trimming of school and library expenses could be quickly wiped out with this type of adult pampering. There are citizens in our town that have tree or landscape businesses. Take some responsibility and give them a call or do the work yourself. In my neighborhood we actually worked together and talked to each other. I can’t imagine expecting the tax dollars of others (local or federal) to be used to clean my yard.
When our kids attend cold schools they are heroes, and in my opinion, anyone expecting roadside pickup are zeros.
Bob O’Shea
Old Littleton Road
