There is very little that can match the pleasure of the winter holidays in Amherst. This year is no exception. With the light snow and brisk air, there is little thought of the previous summer or an early spring. I wish all the very best for a happy holiday.
Last Sunday, I had the pleasure to present, as part of the 250th celebration, my thoughts as to the future of Amherst. Utilizing 2059 as my target, I expressed to the audience my extreme confidence that Amherst would be able to preserve its small town charm that has allow it to be defined as the best college town in America. Our future is bright. If our future is to be defined as the intersection of circumstance, values, resources and decisions then very few communities can match our prospects.
I spoke to the Retired University Professors organization, at its holiday luncheon, last week. I explained the town's budgetary challenges. This lively group peppered me with many interesting questions.
The town employees held a holiday party last Friday. It was an opportunity to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of the town's excellent employees. David Orell, from the Department of Public Works, was recognized for his forty (40) years of service to the citizens of Amherst. His dedication is a fine example of the contributions made by our employees to the Town of Amherst.
See you in 2010----have a wonderful New Year.
Larry
Sunday, December 20, 2009
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