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Seems like some of the comments in response to Dave Atkins' original post are regarding his "biased" mention of the two Democratic Candidates, over the Republicans, or even, the only Independent in the race, Westwood's own Phil Dunkelbarger.

However, as a biased writer myself, here are some observations that I have made over the months that I have been following, and have been involved with, the 9th Congressional Election.

If you're watching the Republicans, Vernon Harrison is virtually non-existent. As I've observed, he's been nowhere that I have been, and I've been to almost every public event in 21 cities and towns within the district. Republican Keith Lepor has shown up a lot more, and has been greatly visible. However, no matter who shows where and how often, there have been no challenges to debates by either candidate. I could be wrong, since I'm not following either person that closely.

Dave's original post refers to the frustration of the Mac D'Alessandro Campaign after their numerous attempts to contact, and get Stephen Lynch to commit to at least one debate. It seems only fair, since Lynch, (a self proclaimed outsider in 2001 when he first ran), participated in 29 debates before the Democratic Primary. My best assumption is that Dave was only echoing, and helping to call attention to the fact that there is a public demand in the 9th District for a Democratic debate, something that has not been seen by any of Republican candidates this year.

I hope, that within time, there can be at least one debate for each set of the party candidates. I'm a huge supporter, as everyone should be, in the democratic process and making an informed decision on Primary Day (Sept. 14th).

After September 14th, I hope to see Phil Dunklebarger, the Democratic Nominee, and the Republican Nominee, participate in at least 4 televised debates, in addition to numerous public forums. It's the only way people can make an informed decision.

In the end, I don't fault Dave for being biased. He was merely trying to emphasize what others in the 9th District believe to be an important issue for us to focus on. After all, if there is public demand for anything, we should respect that demand and try to deliver results to the people. In this case, it's all in the name of a severe need for a real Congressman for the 9th District who will deliver for the people of Massachusetts.

Keith Lepor http://www.keithlepor2010.com/
Vernon Harrison http://www.voteforvernon.com/

In my volunteer role as Community Information Director for Franklin Matters, I made the offer to the thirteen candidates for Town Council and seven candidates for School Committee for an interview to share their information, background and positions on various Franklin issues for our last Town election. A total of five worked with me to do so. Actually one other did as well but didn't get back in time so his info didn't get published.

I see that effort in scope of what a local blogger can and should do. We have a publishing platform to share information to create an informed electorate. I avoid pushing personal agendas and making endorsements.

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I was going to run something separately about the Blue Bunny--they are a great resource for books (and perhaps autographed originals if Peter Reynolds in in the store) and for children's reading activities they run. StellaBella is all toy store and open on Sundays.

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I talked to Steve Olanoff on the Planning Board and the trail is not quite ready for public use yet. It would be great to find people interested in promoting, improving, maintaining, etc. all these types of trails in Westwood--feel free to come to our next Pedestrian and Bike committee meeting September 23 at Carby Street...

As for biking this trail, there are some parts right now that are essentially singletrack with some overgrown vegetation. The first part--on the property of the developer, has been nicely cleared and some mulch put down, creating a path two people could walk. As the trail connects up with other trails in Lowell woods, it narrows quite a bit until it reaches the existing old road trails. So there is a section of maybe several hundred feet that could stand some "bush-wacking" before you could ride on it without crashing into saplings.

If you are familiar with the existing trails in Lowell woods--you know we are talking mountain bikes here--there are rocky/rooty sections that require some caution and of course consideration of other trail users. During my run, I passed a guy walking half a dozen dogs!

That's about a 13 mile ride in each direction with some pretty good elevation changes. I bet you work up a pretty good sweat even when it isn't in the 90s and humid :>)

I'm very familiar with that route--although I just hop on Washington Street all the way to Forest Hills from Islington Center. It probably sounds crazy, but one of the things I miss most about working in Boston is the excuse to ride my bike. A nice alternative on the way home is to take Eneking Parkway to East Dedham Square, then Walnut over to East Street--after I did an endover coming down from Bellevue Hill, I refuse to ride down that stretch between West Roxbury Pkwy and the Dedham Mall.

I kayaked  from Needham to Bridge Street in Dedham a few weeks ago and it was an amazing three hour round trip. Believe it or not, the stretch that runs behind Route 1 is one of the more amazing and serene spots. I saw at least five Great Blue Herons on that stretch alone. 

I've lived in Westwood for a short period of time and I'm wondering what's that big building with the huge parking lot, on the northeast side of Willet Pond (seen from above) near the Brook St/Minihan Ln roundabout?

Sorry if this is the wrong forum for this kind of question.

/Johan