Letters

Local press is one of the foundations of our society, and we are fortunate to have exceptional local press on the East End.

Two pieces in the March 6 issue should remind all of us of the value of a local press.

First is Stephen J. Kotz’s reporting on our local measles vaccine rates [“In Face of Texas Measles Outbreak, New York State Department of Health Urges Parents To Inoculate Their Children,” 27east.com, March 5], which includes an ominous and accurate warning from Dr. Sharon Nachman: “If I had measles and went into a room and coughed and left the room, and you came in an hour later, and later got measles, you would have gotten them from me.”

Second is Denise Civelliti’s insightful investigation into the so-called “town hall meetings” of Nick LaLota [“After Protest Demanding Town Hall-Style Meeting, Lalota Schedules Call-in Session, Claiming It’s His ‘21st Town Hall’ Since Taking Office,” 27east.com, March 4]. Out of the 21 “town hall meetings” that LaLota claims to have held, five have been virtual and 16 have been private, closed-door or even pay-only events.

Lastly, I am grateful every week that The Southampton Press continues Marilee Foster’s column, “Ground Level.” Hers is a voice that reminds us of the beauty in the mundane.

Mary Greiner

Remsenburg

The article by Denise Civiletti was originally published by RiverheadLOCAL.com and was republished at 27east.com and in print editions with permission — Ed.