Letters to the Editor

NDCI reunion tradition continues

The tradition continued recently when some 100 former students of Napanee Collegiate gathered for an annual reunion luncheon that has been going on for more than 35 years. It was…



Local driving habits are a problem

Walking and driving around Napanee one cannot help but notice a number of troubling behaviours exhibited by today’s motorists. In most of urban Napanee the speed limit is 50 kilometres…


Third-party planning is preferable

Re: ‘Time to bring planning in-house’, Napanee Beaver, July 27. While it was clearly not Mr. Hogle’s intention with his impassioned plea to bring planning ‘in house’, his stated desire…


Urban forest hasn’t been neglected

After reading Gale Rogers’ letter to the editor, ‘Urban forest still being neglected,’ in The Napanee Beaver on July 27, I feel it necessary to set the record straight. The…


Speeding on town roads a concern

Most days, I enjoy taking a walk around Napanee.  However, like earlier writers to the Beaver, I’ve become concerned about a lack of traffic preparation in regards to the downtown…


Urban forest still being neglected

There are still no trees being planted. Well, there was one, planted diligently by Lennox and Addington County staff in front of the court house. Meanwhile, along Bridge and Dundas…


Time for town to bring planning in-house

Town staff is currently reviewing the way building and planning services are delivered. This is long over-due. Since Greater Napanee was created, planning services have been contracted out to a…


Law Enforcement Torch Run a hit

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all those who participated in this years Law Enforcement Torch Run despite the rain. The weather did not dampen our spirits…


Questioning wisdom of statue concept

In reference to the town council on the proposal of a statue of Sir John A. MacDonald in town square, this idea has been sprung on the community without any…


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