To the editor:
In his letter (Daily News, Feb. 27) promoting building on the Newburyport waterfront and deriding those of us who call for keeping open space, Ralph Ayers caught my eye with this remark: “Would you believe it, we even have a resident of Byfield getting into the act. I guess there isn’t too much happening in our neighboring town.”
As a longtime resident of Newburyport, I welcome the interest of others in preserving the jewel in our city’s crown, whether from Newbury or Amesbury, or for that matter from Seabrook or Seattle. Should we carry Mr. Ayers’ argument a step further and put up checkpoints to keep them out?
I recall that Mr. Ayers once served honorably as Newburyport director of veterans affairs. As a fellow veteran, I’d like to remind him of our American cry during World War II: “We’re all in this thing together!”
James Critchlow
Newburyport
RAW: Moore, OK tornado touches down near school
Okla. tornado survivor finds dog buried alive under rubble
Robert Pattinson Moves Out
RAW: Russian dash cam catches car 20 feet in the air
Oklahoma tornado survivor: "Everything is gone"
Khloe Lashes Out at Kim Kardashian's Critics
Couple Argues As Woman's Lover Crawls Out Window
RAW: Brad Paisley Forgets Lyrics To His Own Song
Justin Bieber Gets Booed
RAW: TV Staff Take Cover From Tornado
New 'Anchorman 2' Trailer, Drake Joins List of Rumored Cameos
Eva Longoria's Wardrobe Malfunction
Heat Star Dwyane Wade Surprises Coral Gables Teen At Prom
Steak n' Shake waitress scores huge tip
Singer Miguel Accidentally Lands on Fan At Billboard Music Awards
Celebs Celebrate the Rise of the Side Butt
Grizzly bear gets up close and personal with camera
Justin Bieber Gets Booed After Winning at the Billboard Awards
Tornadoes, Storms Strike Midwest
Singer forgets lyrics, makes up words to National Anthem
