SU FYI

1. After forty years...

There are folks who quietly, efficiently, and cheerfully keep the wheels turning. There are folks who know what needs to be known without sounding like a know-it-all. Folks who are Johnny-on-the spot when someone needs a hand. There is a person in every organization that you cannot imagine that organization without. For forty years that was Pat Flinn and the Laurel Hill Association. Now, after forty years, Pat Flinn is stepping down from the Board of Directors. Godspeed, Pat and thank you Pat for all you did.

2. Midterm Elections —

Ramelle Pulitzer, President, League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire County, wishes to remind everyone that the Midterm Election is November 8. Early voting is October 22 – November 4. Make sure you are registered to vote and VOTE!

3. Beacco's Thoughts —

Former Selectman John Beacco has a suggestion with respect to Red Lion Corner. "Do nothing! Eliminate the crosswalk at Red Lion Inn and St. Paul's during high traffic time. Painting and painting out a crosswalk — cost negligible. Park a cruiser with an officer in it or standing beside it. Alternately, the officer could stand beside Civil War monument. The cost of the officer, there, intermittently, as necessary would cost far less than the "Main Street Redesign." The Commonwealth does not identify that corner as dangerous. The number of accidents and degree of injury or damage are not significant.

CO-YAY! —

4. Chris McCarthy, Council on Aging Chair wished to thank everyone who worked and made the reopening of the Senior Center such a success. Mazzeo's food was delicious, the entertainment fun, and over 80 persons attended.

Photo: Susie Hirshfield