It has been ascertained that the stabbing at Blue Ridge Apartments in Medford on December 28 is at one of the properties connected to Liberty Gardens. The front page article in Newsday on December 29 states that the residents are scared, their tires slashed, and overall crime in their complex.
Do we want this in our community? The proposed project should not happen, especially near the most congested part of town. This is not for our local fireman, nurses, teachers, etc.
Elaine Bodtmann
Southampton
Stating the FactsTurning down my dream job as the chief of police for the Southampton Village Police Department was one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever had to make [“Carter No Longer Taking Southampton Village Police Chief Post; Trustees Blame the...
End the BenefitWhy should the people of our village pay for lifetime health benefits for the trustees after they have only served in their positions for five years of part-time work? Mayor Jesse Warren’s resolution to eliminate these current health benefits was...
Bringing InsightI’d like to applaud Trustees Robin Brown and Roy Stevenson’s performance in last week’s Southampton Village trustees debate [“Watch: Southampton Village 2023 Trustee and Mayoral Debates,” 27east.com, June 1]. Toward the end of the debate, opposition candidate Greg Centeno opined...
Best BeachAs we enter the summer season, it’s important to recognize the members of Southampton Village government who have worked tirelessly to keep our beaches pristine. In particular, we owe much gratitude to Trustee Robin Brown for her service as Coopers...
Formidable TeamThere are three reasons why I encourage fellow Southampton Village residents to vote on June 16 for Mayor Jesse Warren and trustee candidates Greg Centeno and Palmer Hudson. Mayor Warren gets things done. He is highly fiscally responsible, while successfully...
Leadership MattersI highly recommend that anyone eligible to vote in the June 16 election for Southampton Village mayor and village trustees get access to the virtual debate sponsored by The Express News Group, which was held last Thursday, June 1 [“Watch:...
Platform of TeamworkI am thrilled to be running for Southampton Village trustee as a team with Mayor Jesse Warren and Palmer Hudson. Our platform of teamwork, transparency, optimism, progress over politics, and togetherness aims to bring in a new era of village...
Politically InconvenientMayor Jesse Warren’s obstinate pursuit to build a sewage plant at 1 Bowers Lane is flawed and based on deceptive and misleading information. The Southampton Town Board has already advised Mayor Warren and the village trustees that it will not...
