Grateful in Woodbury

A big thank you to Woodbury government: I am writing in the hope you will allow me a few lines of editorial space in your paper to publicly thank all of the officials and employees of the Town and Village of Woodbury - both staff and volunteer firemen. I live in one of the pockets that experienced severe flooding. The Town and Village efforts to protect the personal safety of everyone in my household and their actions to minimize damage to my property have been tireless and effective. Yes, it all makes a huge difference. It would be a much worse nightmare to pick up from, but for the care, respect and presence of everyone in our local government. I especially want to single out Pete Stabile for being everywhere, 24/7, the first week in the aftermath, checking and rechecking, prioritizing and reprioritizing the big jobs to make sure we can pick ourselves up and, often in the process, lending a direct hand to individuals stuck in the muck. And, he is back again this week, with the latest relentless drenching storms. Millicent Treloar Highland Mills