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COMMUNITY VIEWPOINT

Join me in voting to re-elect Hannah Kane as our State Representative. Hannah is someone who looks at important issues from all angles and makes difficult decisions in the best interest of the people she serves. She seeks common ground and builds collaborative relationships based letters on shared goals and to the balanced reasoning editor rather than party. She leads by example, pouring her energy into issues that are meaningful and directly benefit her constituents. Hannah’s work on public health, food insecurity, mental health, substance use and recovery, veterans’ services, youth homelessness, and racial equity make a difference in the quality of life for so many in our community and throughout Massachusetts. For Hannah, the work of being a State Representative goes beyond Beacon Hill. For the past 8 years, I have helped with the Hannah Kane Charity Classic, a golf tournament that provides funding to 3 local social service organizations: St. Anne’s Human Services, Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services and Westborough Food Pantry. Over $450,000 has been raised to date, a success that is the direct result of the relationships that Hannah has built with the sponsors, the host committee, and the golfers who all look forward to supporting this event each year.

Hannah’s commitment to the people of Shrewsbury and Westborough is clear, and while others can run for this position, they cannot match her proven and unwavering commitment to the needs of those she serves.

Hannah is exactly who we need representing us now and in the future.

Beth Casavant

Shrewsbury

A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee?

In response to” the article in the September 9 edition regarding the Northborough selectmen making appointments to boards

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and committees: There were “not enough applicants” to fill the six at-large positions on the “Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Committee.” I wonder if there were “not enough” or rather not the desired ethnicity. Selectman Kristen Wixted said, “…we have nobody who is a Black person. We have nobody from the Indian community in Northborough.” Perhaps the town residents should consider eliminating this committee seeing as there doesn’t appear to be much interest. It would make more sense to reallocate any funds for this committee to increase funding to the food bank or a fuel program to help local residents. In the wake of high inflation and possible food shortages, what better way to prove our commitment to equity and inclusion than assisting those who need it the most. Northborough residents already do a lot for each other so it’s far better to step up these efforts. Setting up a special committee whose membership criteria is based on race or ethnicity will by its nature create divisiveness in the community as a whole.

Carolyn Jordan

Northborough

To Whom It May Concern,

As Executive Director of Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, Inc. (SYFS), it is my pleasure to write this letter in support of State Representative Hannah Kane’s re-election efforts. Our agency provides a range of health and human services intended to provide support and assistance for those struggling with mental health issues as well as those facing barriers to accessing food, housing, and many other vital resources. Hannah has worked ardently alongside SYFS to creatively problemsolve the most challenging circumstances for our clients and her constituents. Through her advocacy, both systems and financial, she seeks to ensure that people, particularly those who are most vulnerable in society, are able to have their voice heard on issues that are important to them, their rights are safeguarded and defended, and their views and wishes are genuinely considered when decisions are being made. I proudly support Hannah Kane and trust that she will continue to faithfully execute her duties as State Representative.

Christine Mowry,

Executive Director, Shrewsbury Youth and Family Services, Inc.

A time for the scarecrows at Assabet Park

Scarecrows | from page 3 Works fastened the creations onto the fence.

The scarecrows will be at the park until Nov. 1 or 2.

Upcoming Recreation Department programs include the Trunk or Treat at the Senior Center on Oct. 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and the Turkey Trot on Nov. 24.

For information on programs, visit northboroughma. myrec.com/info/default.aspx.

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