Letters to the Editor

While I do not live on Rettig Avenue, I have been jogging up the street three times a week for more than 20 years, except for times in the past year when work on clearing it was proceeding. Finally, in the past two weeks it has been completely cleared, and I must say I am delighted that I can now jog up there without encountering a mound of earth to climb over.

Not living on the street, I cannot comment on claims of “criminal activity” and “high-speed raceway” there. And while I do not personally care if the street does or does not re-open to traffic, I must say I am offended by your assumption that, the street having been closed by an act of God, neighbors now feel entitled to live on a traffic-free street in perpetuity. We ourselves live on a very busy corner, and I would love to have a fraction of the quiet I’m sure you enjoyed even when the street was open. But I do not understand how you feel entitled to this privilege and I take exception to the language in your column in support of it.

Thank you,

John Elk