Here are recent "Letters to the Editor" of "NorthCountryNow.com." Letters should be 400 words or fewer and are subject to editing. They can be e-mailed to Letters@NorthCountryNow.com, faxed to 268-8701, mailed to North Country This Week, P.O. Box 975, Potsdam, NY 13676 or dropped off at our office, 19 Depot St., Potsdam.
| Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 8:59 am To the Editor: I admit it. I was surprised, then dismayed, and ultimately upset by the editorial “Strategic Asset” that ran Sunday, June 2, 2013 Watertown Daily Times. The editorial suggested that the... More >> |
| Monday, June 17, 2013 - 3:14 pm To The Editor: Living in the village of Norwood, I was absolutely amazed when I received my 2013 tax bill and found that my taxes went down $260.50. I suspected there might be a mistake since the coun... More >> |
| Monday, June 17, 2013 - 8:52 am To the Editor: On May 18, 2013, David O. Carpenter, MD, Director of the State University of New York University at Albany Institute for Health and the Environment spoke on the subject of PCB exposure... More >> |
| Friday, June 14, 2013 - 12:24 pm To the Editor: On behalf of the Norwood-Norfolk PTSA I would like to express our gratitude to the following businesses for helping us say “thanks you” to our teachers: The Bagelry (Potsdam), Dunkin’ D... More >> |
| Friday, June 14, 2013 - 12:23 pm To the Editor: Normally, I pay little attention to “Sound Off” simply because I do not believe in things written without there being a signature attached. Most times, the notes are harmless, but when... More >> |
| Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 12:20 pm To the Editor, On behalf of the board, I would like to thank everyone who participated in any way to make our “40th Birthday Bash” on April 29 a huge success. Thank you to SUNY Potsdam for the donatio... More >> |
| Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 12:20 pm To the Editor: Norwood Norfolk Youth Baseball Inc. would like to express our sincere thanks to the following. Barrett Paving Materials Inc. for donating a load of crushed stone and the Town of Norfolk... More >> |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:47 am To the Editor: Some people want to buy AK-47s along with clips of 30 round capacity AND 800 rounds of ammunition for $500, then say it’s wrong. I sense some rather odd thinking in this scenario. With... More >> |
| Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:36 am To the Editor: As the friend of many business owners in Potsdam, I would like to comment on a program unveiled last week that has been dubbed “Tax Free NY”. The Governor, obviously with the help of so... More >> |
Opinion: Cuomo, Russell strong advocates for women, says St. Lawrence County Legislator from Norfolk
| Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 9:42 am To the Editor: The Honorable Governor Cuomo is leading again forging ahead with political courage seldom seen today. Unlike many current Governors who duck the hard issues leading from behind with lit... More >> |
| Monday, June 10, 2013 - 4:48 pm To the Editor: Over the last few weeks the St. Lawrence Valley has lost an old friend, a local radio station. Like many of the age 60 plus, we remember listening to this station since childhood. A fam... More >> |
| Monday, June 10, 2013 - 4:45 pm To the Editor: Abortion Cannot be Safe. The pro-abortion mantra is rare, safe and legal – the definition of safe is ‘free from harm or risk.’ Obviously nothing is safe with abortion. In addition to th... More >> |
| Friday, June 7, 2013 - 8:50 am To the Editor: On Saturday June 8 in the Village of Potsdam a parade will be held at 9:30 a.m. starting on Sisson Street and ending at the Village offices. This will be a firefighters parade in the st... More >> |
| Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 1:07 pm To the Editor: I’m reflecting on an article “Supervisor Admits Stealing $36K From Town” NorthCountryNow.com May 29. There may be reasons why this person thought that she could do this to so many peop... More >> |
| Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 1:01 pm To the Editor: As President of the Board of Trustees of the Canton Free Library, I am writing to thank the Canton Central School District residents for, once again, showing their strong dedication to... More >> |
| Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - 4:02 pm To the Editor: I’d like to express my appreciation to Massena town and village officials for how they are responding to demands that they pass a resolution calling for the repeal of New York’s SAFE Ac... More >> |
| Monday, June 3, 2013 - 3:40 pm To the Editor: Within St. Lawrence County we are blessed with exceptional colleges and universities. These higher education institutions are eligible to be a part of Governor Cuomo’s Tax Free NY progr... More >> |
| Monday, June 3, 2013 - 3:40 pm To the Editor: I would like to try to explain the relationship between budgets, tax rates, and assessed values. Ms. Haggett-Sloan sent a letter to NCTW. I think she is referring to comments I made at... More >> |
| Friday, May 31, 2013 - 3:18 pm To the Editor: June 7, 2013 marks the 18th Annual Relay For Life of Massena/Louisville. Survivors, caregivers and supporters come together to honor those that have survived cancer and those who have l... More >> |
| Friday, May 31, 2013 - 8:15 am To the Editor: I am often bemused as to the lengths some people would go to mask what is nothing more than pure human hatred and bigotry under the guise of religion and religious piety. Quotes and ver... More >> |
| Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 2:49 pm To the Editor: In response to “What did Jesus really say about homosexuality” (April 26.) More >> |
| Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 1:44 pm *Editors note: The following letter was sent to Kristin Woodlock, acting commissioner of the Office of Mental Health by The Rev. Terry R. LaValley, Bishop of the Diocese of Ogdensburg. Dear Commission... More >> |
| Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 12:32 pm *Editors note: The following letter was sent to Kristin Woodlock, acting commissioner of the Office of Mental Health by The Rev. Laurena Will, First Presbyterian Church of Ogdensburg. Dear Kristin M.... More >> |
| Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 12:25 pm *Editors note: The following letter was sent to Kristin Woodlock, acting commissioner of the Office of Mental Health by Clarkson University President Anthony G. Collins. Dear Ms. Woodlock: Clarkson Un... More >> |
| Thursday, May 30, 2013 - 12:22 pm *Editors note: The following letter was sent to Kristin Woodlock, acting commissioner of the Office of Mental Health by Clarkson President Anthony G. Collins. Dear Ms. Woodlock: Clarkson University s... More >> |
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