NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Got an idea for the city? Mayor-elect Richard Alcombright wants to hear it.
Alcombright's motto during the campaign was "together we can,"with the pledge he'd listen to and, if possible, implement ideas generated by citizens.
A new Web site went up this past week for residents to discuss possibilities ranging from skate parks to business development. The site was prompted by a wide-ranging discussion on Topix, the message-board network used by The North Adams Transcript.
"Since the November election, there has been an outpouring of new ideas to help further North Adams. I have fielded calls and e-mails, as well as talking to all of you on the street. There has been an amazing list of ideas tossed about on the North Adams Transcript Topix site. I wanted to create a place where these ideas could be placed, moderated and categorized so that we don't miss any of them."
Alcombright's incoming administration is looking for constructive criticisms and fresh takes on old ideas.
Not surprisingly, returning benches to Main Street are among the topics, with a number of posters suggesting donations to cover the costs and ways to make them indestructible.
Residents are welcome to join the conversation. Got ideas? Here's your chance to voice them.
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