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Understanding Cullenen’s response

By
Ann DiBernardo
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 — Issue 182

ROCKINGHAM — RE: “Municipal manager disciplined” [Dec. 5]:

Tim Cullenen shouldn't have said what he did, but I can't blame him for reacting as he did.

People can act badly and say anything they want without repercussion. Jim Mitchell's emails, where he copies hundreds of people, are borderline libelous. I had to call the Vermont State Police to get him to stop.

I served on the Rockingham Selectboard for 10 years and took a break because of the stress from these people. In that time, we had five municipal managers.

Such citizens are a cancer on our community and collectively serve as the Anti-Chamber of Commerce.

Prospective municipal managers search our town online. What do you think comes up?

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Stepping up and pulling together

By
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By
Amy Moore

BRATTLEBORO-The recent eclipse that Vermonters were able to experience was beyond breathtaking. My husband and...

Another choice for end-of-life autonomy

By
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PUTNEY-As a physician and a hospice volunteer, I read with interest the recent article highlighting...

Short-term rentals, short-term gains

By
Holly Bartel

BELLOWS FALLS-I see as a huge problem the number of apartments and houses being used...

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