How do I love thee, Northampton? Let me count the ways.
I love thee to the depth and breadth and height of thy roads, bridges, and sidewalks.
For the ends of each shade tree branch.
I love thee to the level of every full Northampton Public School day. (Go, Bridge Street!)
I love thee freely, as we sit and listen to Four Sundays in February or Summer Park Series concerts.
I love thee purely, especially your AAA bond rating which allows for lower borrowing costs.
I love thee with the breath, smiles, tears, and potential $56.12/quarter more in property taxes of all my life.
So, I will gladly vote Yes on the override question March 3.
Thank you and with apologies to Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Kelsey Flynn
Northampton