The June 9 “My Turn” piece by Sara Mattes endorsing Bob Domnitz for Planning Board had a misleading headline using the word “tout,” which means not only “to promote or talk up” but also “to solicit, peddle, or persuade importunately” (and “importunately” means “troublesomely urgent or overly persistent in request or demand.”) Thus, “tout” could be construed as having negative connotations. The headline has been changed to “(Re)-elect Domnitz to the Planning Board.”
The June 10 story about the Water Department forum may have given the impression that apprenticeships were definitely planned as a solution to the department’s staff vacancy. While apprenticeships are being explored for the future, the current plan is to hire another full-time, licensed operator who can immediately take on the tasks that only a licensed operator can do. On July 1, when the FY21 budget funding is available, the department will begin advertising to fill that open position. The original article has been updated.
