The Republican Party or Not?

I'm wondering what we will do as a society not just Holbrook, but all of America when we finally realize what a colossal error has been made in electing Barack Obama. I was a guest at the Republican Committee meeting last night. I agree with many if not most of thier thoughts but when I asked as an unenrolled voter what they thought could be done to attract more members to the Party it didn't seem to me that they wanted any. I mean they said they did but I didn't feel like they get it yet. I don't know if they will. I asked if they thought that an opportunity existed now, since the Tea Parties, for people to focus on making a change and possibly a c0mmitment to the Republican Party. I waited for a response and it was less than luke warm I'm surprsed to say. So I posed the question that maybe if they weren't ready to go after these people that they may just start a new party on their own. No reaction. I guess maybe they don' t think it could happen? I bet that's how the Whigs felt too. Does anyone remember them? Not so much!

Derricks Roast Beef yummmm.......

Derricks Roast Beef has opened at 228 Union St across from the alleys. Deb Chiasson and her two sons Derick and Ricky along with some helpful family members are making delicious subs, salads, and kabobs, on fresh. fresh breads and rolls. They have many more kinds of cheeses than i have ever noticed anywhere before. Deb says they wash their salads 3 times and you can tell the difference. They cook their turkeys right there and make great gobbler subs too. I ordered the roast beef since that's their specialty. It was very good..!!! We're so glad to have a new neighbor who will do a great job and enhance the area as we wake back up from a long, long rip van winkle nap around here. Great job on the renovations Big Russell Callahan ! Good luck Deb, Derick and Rick !!!

Maybe Some New Hope??

My husband Steve was at the alleys today waiting for Jake our younger grandson to finish bowling and he had the most interesting conversation with a Dad who was waiting for his son. This man had some ideas that I have been wishing we could use for Holbrook. He works at a company that does environmental and green thngs like solar and wind projects. We have a constant wind at different spots in town, there are tall buildings that we own like Town Hall. He told of new ways that are much smaller and less obtrusive looking that can catch the wind and generate electricity. What if it saved a few thousand dollars a year every year for the forseable future? We have the train which can attract positive thinking people and maybe new types of businesses near it. We should have taken advantage of the rail transit district years ago but it seems Gov Patrick is still thinking of pursuing that idea so maybe we haven't lost out entirely yet. I was just glad to hear that someone was thnking beyond oh woe is me for once. call me crazy but i don't see any advantages to giving up and accepting the same old same old forever. do you?

Candidates Info .....?

Brinsley Fuller sent out a very nice flyer in the moneysaver. I know that cost some money to do and i appreciate his effort. As a voter i wish we had more info from all the candidates for whatever office they are attempting to achieve. Articles in the Sun cost nothing but effort. What do they think of the issues? What is the most important task they want to tackle? How about their vision for the next 3 years? Maybe in the next few days before the election we'll get some answers; i hope so. This is not much to ask of someone who will hold the future of the town in his or her hands.

Kris Carew Gazebo Progress!!!!

Hi I am so excited to announce that the repairs are going really well. Mr Ed Federico and his sons Gary and Brian did a fantastic job on the cement benches. It will be about another 10-12 days before they are ready for use but they look great! It was a lot of work and I know we all appreciate their efforts.
Cliff Crockett has installed 2 of the 7 sections of railings. He has at least 3 that i saw done at his shop on South St. Soon they will be in too. He has made them so that they are set into the cement at the center. Let's hope there will be no more damage done. These guys really stepped up and did a great service. If anyone needs welding I hope you'll remember him and let him know you appreciate his help.
We took pictures and will try to get them up for all to see.
While we were up there a group of 5th grade boys came over. They were asking about what we were doing and are eager for some music and a party when it is finished. They are a nice group of kids.