A voice for Freeport

To the editor:

I would like to give my deepest thanks to everyone who supported me in the Nov. 8 Freeport Town Council election.

It was my first time running for public office and I was clearly the underdog in this year’s race. Nevertheless, if I had won just 98 more of the 2,976 votes cast, I would have won the council at-large seat.

I accomplished this on a shoestring budget, without taking any outside financial contributions, and while having to work against the active opposition of the town’s political elite.

Thank you, Freeport, for giving me such an incredible show of support!

There are those who like to criticize residents for taking the time to ask questions and look at the details on these issues. Clearly, many of us do not agree. Given all of the changes being discussed here in town, it does seem that, now, more than ever, it is important for us to be looking at the details of how things are being managed.

With that in mind, I plan to continue to stand up for Freeport’s residents and, as needed, continue to ask relevant questions.

Thank you again. I am prouder than ever to be part of our truly great community.

Marie Gunning
Freeport

Thanks for support

To the editor:

I would like to congratulate Benet Pols on his election to the at-large seat on the Town Council. I also want to recognize the strong showing Byron Watson made in his first run for town-wide office.

But above all, I’m writing to thank all the people who voted for me in this election. I am honored to have had your support.

I am especially grateful to everyone who walked or drove the neighborhoods with me, put up signs, distributed palm cards, wrote letters, publicly endorsed me or held gatherings for me. You all made this a very enjoyable and educational experience.

Bill Dana
Brunswick

Ruining ‘our’ town

To the editor:

I agree with the letters from Bonnie Wheeler and Dennis Richards about the cutting the Christmas tree on upper Maine Street. It’s been there on the top of the hill and a wonderful sight to look at driving.

Now what do we see? Nothing.

The town of Brunswick is always changing. Everyone I talk to says this is enough. Leave “our” town a town. We like it this way.

Dennis Richards hit the nail right on the head. If you don’t like the way Brunswick is taken care of, pack your bags and head south. Brunswick has always been a friendly little town where everyone knows everyone else. Now, not so much.

So many famous old buildings are being torn down and monstrosities are being built. Some of these buildings are just plain ugly.

Please stop to think how much money this is coasting all the residents. Our taxes are high enough. Enough is enough.

Christmas will be different this year and all the years to come.

Dee Caron
Brunswick