I was surprised to find that two local coffee shops don’t require their staff to wear masks.
All in To The Editor
Mail delay
It took 20 days for my vote-by-mail ballot to make the arduous journey from Media to Swarthmore. I hope it will make the 15-day window to arrive back by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
‘Something beneficial for the borough’
I am writing in defense of Mssrs. Delson and Cumby with respect to their proposed condominium project. I’ve known both these men well for at least 30 years and I can say with complete conviction that they are generous, civic minded, and caring individuals who are primarily interested in promoting the future and well being of Swarthmore.
Making units more affordable for seniors
We cannot expect Don Delson or Bill Cumby to subsidize units in the proposed 36-unit building, but I believe that there may be another way to make a portion of the units more accessible to senior citizens.
‘Anyone who cares about the appearance of our town should be paying attention’
Without a doubt, the development at 110 Park will transform Swarthmore’s Town Center. Obviously, the Planning Commission and Borough Council have the final say, but anyone who cares about the appearance of our town should be paying attention to this proposal, and to this end, the Swarthmorean can and must provide full and balanced coverage of this story.
Just say no
By law, Congress is required to create a budget. Demand to see a budget. Demand them to re-organize. This is our money, not theirs. Congress represents us. Say NO to raising the debt ceiling.
What are Swarthmore’s needs and priorities?
It’s time for Swarthmore’s Borough Council and Planning Commission to take a deep dive into the future of development in Swarthmore and the issue of affordability.
Deer problems
I’m relieved to see that the college is holding a deer-culling operation this Fall. The college indicates that COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Has anybody told the deer about that?
Where is the outcry?
I read that a luxury, five-story condominium complex is planned to replace the buildings on 102/104 Park Ave. and 110/112 Park Ave. Here is my serious and urgent request to council not to approve these plans.
Thanks, Scott
During an early Sunday morning run, I found Scott Richardson of Occasionally Yours picking up the trash around the downtown area. I just want to thank Scott.
Making a difference with CASA
It is with a great deal of pleasure that I read the article on CASA in the September 10, 2021, issue of the Swarthmorean.
The Covid Pandemic continues
The anti-vaxxers powerfully affirm the words of the philosopher who said: “Most people never cease to exercise their right to disbelieve something that is so obvious, or to believe something that is ridiculous.” In 2021, we have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt the validity of this statement.
Remembering 9/11/2001
If I could go back to my senior year and turn things around, I would give a lot to be able to do so.
The Gentrification of the Ville
I read with interest Shannon Elliot’s piece regarding the planned condominium development replacing the two buildings at 102-104 and 110-112 Park Avenue. In my opinion, this project is a poison pill for the vibrancy of the downtown area.
Questioning the integrity of borough council
It was not reported in The Swarthmorean, but there were shocking scenes about an hour into the July 26 Swarthmore Borough Council meeting, as a discussion of a towing contract descended into chaos, and a recess was called to attempt to restore order.
About mask mandates
As a mom, grandmother, and longtime teacher, I had hoped that the district’s Covid safety plan would mandate masks for all K-12 students and adults while on school premises or transportation. My main concern with the plan that the district recently adopted is the phrase “should wear masks” to describe the masking requirements for unvaccinated middle- and high-school kids.
Where did all the pollinators go?
Are there poisons present that we don’t know about?
Can American billionaires get us to herd immunity?
Fabulously wealthy individuals have a chance to alter history in real time by simply opening their wallets and, in effect, writing a check to the American people.
On reading the report of a Strath Haven senior student’s experiencing bullying (July 23rd Swarthmorean), I received evidence of significant prejudice right in our midst.
Even though I lived in Swarthmore for only six years, so many fond and warm memories continue to come to the front of my mind as I look through the time telescope into the past.