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June 7, 2008

Letter: Time to move

To the editor:

As citizens of Beverly, we were deeply disappointed by the decision of the majority of Beverly voters who voted no to Tuesday's override election. I find their decision myopic and driven purely by self-interest.

In their current state of crazed euphoria, they fail to realize that due to their actions, they have directly contributed to the start of a long-term decline in the quality of life in our city, and the ramifications will eventually hit all of us. As the parents of four children, three of whom do not attend schools in Beverly, we supported this override out of civic responsibility and loyalty to the community. I am saddened that the dark and ignorant side of human nature prevailed.

We are now seriously considering moving out of the community to a neighboring town. My respect for people who appeared normal and reasonably well-balanced on the outside has diminished. Our thanks go out to all those who saw reason and gave their every effort to preserve the community we've built up over the years.

PAUL and MARIA ROBERTSON

Beverly

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