BELLOWS FALLS — Deborah Wright must go.
It was her barely hidden agenda that led to the unjust firing of Rockingham Free Public Library Director Célina Houlné. It was her barely hidden contempt for all who oppose her agendas which embarrassed the village of Bellows Falls when she was a trustee, and now the town of Rockingham in her membership on the library board.
It's time to remove the spotlight she craves, and let calm, responsible people whom we may be proud of lead our community.
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