"We believe that we give up too much by implementing the Grade 5-8 middle school plan - we sacrifice smaller class sizes for young students; greater separation of the very young from the titanic angst of teen socialization; we would experience a painful loss of community schools - treasures that we've been able to afford (it is interesting to note that the town boards of Woodstock and Shandaken have officially opposed the plan, fearing a negative community impact).
And thus we support those who seek a moratorium on the plan and urge you to vote for Ralph Legnini, Laurie Osmond, Donna Flayhan and Ann McGillicuddy."
Read the entire editorial in this week's newspaper here.
