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• On the article Voters to Elect Two Township Committee Members

  

  Andrew Fingerman

  10:12 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011

  AEN,
  Your statement above is grossly misinformed. The South Mountain Civic Association has actively chosen not to endorse candidates for the upcoming election and we've done nothing as an organization to support any of the candidates. Our first meeting as an organization was last Tuesday, and we had a lively debate about the future of the organization and how to best engage with our local government to improve the quality of life and property values in our community.

  There was never a request by the mayor to address the meeting, and we'd love to invite her and other elected officials to speak at a future meeting.

  I know these *facts* because I ran the meeting and helped reorganize the association, and I won't allow you to denigrate this group or the community members who stuck their necks out to get it organized. Our organization is based on inclusiveness and creating positive ways to address the issues facing our neighborhood.

  Whether we agree or disagree with our elected officials and candidates, we'll engage in open dialogue and we'll be transparent about our vested interests and who we support, rather than posting baseless accusations anonymously on internet message boards.

  Andrew Fingerman
  Interim President, South Mountain Civic Association

• On the article District Staff, Teachers Applauded for Work After Irene

  Andrew Fingerman

  8:07 am on Wednesday, September 14, 2011

  I would also add that principal Scott Wolfe of the South Mountain School, members of his staff and the PTO personally walked through the streets of our neighborhood to check in with families, comfort people hit by the storm, and communicate important messages about opening day for incoming students. I was so grateful for the visit and it shows how much they care about the community.

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