Your Views: Letters welcome

After reading Candace Leary’s column I felt the need to clarify my issues which she wrote about in a recent column and that I’ve seen written about in the local newspapers.

I am writing to express my concern about Norwood’s decision to exclude Jews from Norwood Day. Jerry Miller’s so-called apology is insulting to Jews and to citizens of Norwood.

I just want to assure anyone who has an honest complaint about any town department, whether it turns out to be valid or not, that he or she will not be regarded as a troublemaker or anything of the sort.

I am shocked over the recommendation your editorial (“Behind the Gates arrest,” July 23) to show “inordinate deference” to a police officer.

I must concur with Candace Leary’s assessment of Norwood’s interim school superintendent John Morretti (“Midpoints,” July 20), however, summer reading lists are probably the least of our concerns.

As the event chairs of this year’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Norwood, we would like to extend our appreciation to the many individuals that supported this year’s event at Walpole High School. More than 445 people participated, helping to raise more than $105,000.

The Dedham High School girls soccer team recently held their 14th annual golf tournament and the event was a huge success.

I would like to thank Selectmen Kelleher, Lyons, and McQuaid for understanding the circumstances that led to the scheduling of Norwood Day this year.

We, as a committee, extend our sincerest and heartfelt apology to any members of our Jewish community that may have felt slighted by this conflict. It was never intended.

With the end of another election and Town Meeting, the District Chairmen would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the following, whose help and cooperation made these meetings happen: