HALIFAX — This letter made me chuckle - thank you for that!
I am very proud to be be a family member of the Halifax Highway Department (not the “Halifax Road Club,” as the writer so affectionately calls it).
Maybe we should have T-shirts made to make us stand out in town.
Then, if anyone wants to ask me any questions, I can try to state the facts, not just the mindless babbling of an uninformed citizen.
Hannah Sorila is a writer and community organizer who aims to align intention and impact...
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