CERTAINLY NOT BORED OF ELECTIONS!

HELLO ARRG MEMBERS!

The reason you haven't seen any mention of the counts from the write-ins in the newspapers or TV is because the procedure for counting them doesn't happen instantly. Firstly, last night at the close of the election, the roll of paper is removed from the machine at each poling place, and the workers (with observers from the Republican, Democrat parties, and assigned members of the ARRG) were present to manually count the votes. Then the rolls of paper are shipped downtown to the headquarters for a second count and validation. So the "official" count won't be published for about one week.

The polling place workers were overwhelmed with the questions and requests for assistance required by all of you!!! They said they've NEVER had SO MANY write-ins before! So THANK YOU again for your "write-in".

A very special THANK YOU to all of you who voted for our 3 ARRG members who were running for open positions last night. Although neither of them won, they were all successful for at least "stirring up the pot".

We've ALL learned a lot in the past 16 months, including much about politics. For example, neither the Board of Elections, nor the Town Hall, nor the media is responsible for announcing in advance what positions are up for election. It is up to the citizens to find out this information in advance. The elected or appointed positions' terms (dates) are not posted on the Town website either. We'd like to see this changed.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!

IMPORTANT PLANNING BOARD MEETING,
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:00PM.

Don't let the dark, the cold, or the snow, keep you away. We're on a roll, and we need to keep the pressure up, to change some laws, to keep out the "Big Box", or all of our efforts will have been in vain.

On the agenda Tuesday night, ARRG member, Jim Guarino is presenting his very timely "Right to Farm Law" to the Planning Board (remember them?). Like with the Russo/Martin Rezoning Issue, public pressure helped to make the right decision by the board (although they'd never admit that was the reason, but that's ok).

There's going to be nothing on TV but re-runs anyway, so plan on attending this Planning Board meeting. What better live entertainment is there!!

VICTORY CELEBRATION (sort of) and MEMBER INFORMATION MEETING, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17,
1-4PM. Whistle Stop Restaurant, Exchange St.

We'll be celebrating the Russo/Martin request for Rezone Withdrawal and congratulating our ARRG members for all of their hard work, including those who attempted to secure political offices.

We'll be informing you of "what's next". There is still a lot happening in Alden with regard to the future with a presentation by ARRG Member Mark Casell (Route 20 in 2020) and Jim Guarino will be reviewing the right to farm law.

There is no admission fee, but if you can bring a canned good to be donated to the Alden/Marilla Food Bank, it would be greatly appreciated. Refreshments (snacks/soft drinks/coffee) will be provided).

Please plan to spend just a few hours with your new friends!

RSVP'S ARE REQUIRED PLEASE, IN ORDER THAT WE CAN BEST PREPARE FOR THIS EVENT. PLEASE EITHER EMAIL YOUR RESPONSE OR CALL 704-3006.

ps. No word yet on the Open Planning Board Position.