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Subject: Time to move forward.

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Michael H.

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Date Posted: 15:08:50 05/04/04 Tue

Yesterday�s elections sent out a message to the Town Of Dracut that the people are satisfied with how the town is progressing, and awarded the ones who have played a role in it. All races weren�t even close, with the exception of the School Committee race. I send a sincere congrats to the winners, and applaud the voters who participated in the elections.

An average 17% turnout isn�t the greatest in the world, and something really needs to be done to increase that number. The question is, what could be done to increase the numbers? I am sure there is a way, and that it will take a little time to just figure that way out.

The past year or so has been real interesting to watch in Dracut. We see a town progressing, but also struggling on a few issues. Issues are being worked on piece-by-piece, but not ones that can�t be clearly defined and straightened out.

One major issue that I see (I am sure others will agree on this) is the recent back door dealings that have taken place with both the School Committee and the DWSD. In my honest opinion I feel that both situations were done in an un-professional manner and showed the towns people how our government has become divided and closed the lines of communication between each other.

In order for this town to move forward and tackle the future issues, our officials need to have a clear line of communication with each other. They must work together and keep the progress going. This town doesn�t need the ones with the government conspiracy theory going. This town doesn�t need the ones with the tunnel vision that every road we take is a bad. What this town needs is clear leadership and a team effort that will allow us to move forward and keep up with the ever-growing population and changes that may come our way.

In my opinion, the voters feel the same way because of how the results went.

A special note to Shawn:
I totally agree with Dennis. You have the tools that it takes to help the town. Don�t waste your time using them on the forums and hashing the issues out with individuals that have numerous names. Go for it! Just go for it!

Michael H.

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