And thanks to you Crotonblog for providing this valuable forum for discussion and interaction. Some have commented that many of the posters push the limits of acceptable dialogue and pit neighbor against neighbor. To that I say - open and honest dialogue often results in passionate responses and debate between people who disagree. The real facts and truths surrounding issues are often difficult and unpleasant to hear. That doesn’t mean we shouldn’t share, expose, discuss, and disagree with activities that may be take place “under the radar.” They affect the quality of life in our small village.

I say continue your good work, Crotonblog. Please accept my small check to help you do just that. It’s my hope that more and more people will read and comment on this blog. By doing so we provide checks and balance to our governing officials. Citizen input is invaluable if our elected officials are truly to serve all in the community. I urge them to read and digest the comments made and to take action and or make changes where necessary. This is participatory government at its best..

A final comment - a reminder that our community and residents are not shy about expressing their opinions. No one should feel offended or insulted when a neighbor disagrees. They are provided here with the opportunity to respond and react. This is “our” community and most of us love living here!