Compassionate gift of truck correct choice
Editor, Townsman:
Regarding the gift of a fire truck to the Dominican Republic.
I was both outraged and saddened when reading that Larry Bruce, candidate for selectmen, puts profit of a possible $10,000, which equates to .0007142 percent of Andover's $140 million annual budget, over compassion and caring for those less fortunate then we in Andover.
What better example could our town leaders set for the youth of Andover?
In talking with several young people, who are participants in Andover Youth Service activities, fund raising and community-service projects, all enthusiastically endorse the giving of the ladder fire truck to the Dominican Republic.
Andover's leaders should be applauded for using good judgment in disposing of equipment that is of little or no value to the town.
Peggy McLeod
149 Shawsheen Road
