The First Selectman’s

Closed Mind

To the Editor:

 On Monday night, January 28, I attended the Commission on Aging meeting along with a few other seniors. Bob Sharp presented to the First Selectman Joe Borst a petition signed by over 200 seniors and concerned people from Newtown. With a firm No!, disrespectfully he refused to take it, let alone, look at it. I believe Mr Borst came to the meeting with an attitude and his mind all ready made up to say No! If Mr Borst had come to the meeting with an open mind to suggestions and really listened, he would be surprised how cooperative we seniors can be.

Borst said for us to give him a list of what we want. He hasn’t been listening because of a closed mind and ears as well. We have started our list with a “freestanding building” for our use only, not to be combined or shared with other organizations. Hopefully, our selectman will check our list, carefully, for future needs.

 Most of us seniors have been living active lives for many years in Newtown. I for one, have been paying taxes for 62 years, supporting the school system, road maintenance, and all other items our taxes pay for. Myself, plus all other seniors (some lived here all their lives) would like some consideration in the future. Treat us with an “attitude,” that is what you will get back. The best thing is, treat us fairly, with respect. What goes around, comes around.

Beatrice Piskura

47 Pond Brook Road, Newtown                                 February 3, 2008