Common Sense Makes me Questions why Copake Needs a Police Force.

First, I have to say that I am not keeping up with the Copake news as I would like to but my common sense makes me questions why Copake even needs a police force. We are spending so much money to keep a police force that is not needed. Why can't we give the Sheriffs Dept. an area in the town hall and have them patrol our area? We have more police vehicles than police on duty, again more money being wasted. On a positive note, I am glad to see that Copake has obtained a new accountant. Thank you again for your time spent writing the Chronicle. Patricia Phesay

MAN OVERBOARD *

MAN OVERBOARD * The waves crash down, the timbers creak, For the budget proposed is terribly bleak. Flowing red ink’s an imminent stain, and beyond that’s a case of eminent domain. The crew in its grief calls out for the chief— his absence in crisis sails beyond their belief. The mates call down to the cabin below, then knock on the door with a thunderous blow. They return in a stupor. There’s no sign of the Super. So they turn by themselves to the crisis financial, as he rests to prepare for the less consequential. He’s covered for this time—well, sorta— by filling his chair with his friend Joe LaPorta. The rest of the Board fill their own obligation, while their leader appears to be still on vacation. · Commentary by Mac Simms on the absence of Supervisor Reginald Crowley from the Copake Town Board meeting on August 13, 2009