tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post7866851262476113410..comments2024-03-16T01:56:24.630-04:00Comments on Information about Media that you won't get anywhere else.....: Proposed $2.5 million expansion of Media-Upper Providence Library encounters financial set back.tedmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08088699511848507525noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-85201223640562535742012-12-13T20:07:12.036-05:002012-12-13T20:07:12.036-05:00I respect the fact that this is your opinion. Just...I respect the fact that this is your opinion. Just as you are fully in your rights to express your opinion, I am fully within in mine to think that it is terrible. Your argument that we should not update the library with new community resources and programs because "people are not there" is a bit self defeating: have you considered that people are not there for the very reasons that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-68741340184421330762012-12-12T13:22:47.446-05:002012-12-12T13:22:47.446-05:00The current library is sufficient.The current library is sufficient.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-64143801579999720752012-12-12T13:20:55.565-05:002012-12-12T13:20:55.565-05:00This is not a terrible statement, it is my opinion...This is not a terrible statement, it is my opinion. I have been in the library a number of times lately and there is no one there? Don't be so rude as to say I don't read books, because I do. I am saying that is a lot of money to spend on an expansion for something that is really not needed, the current library is sufficient. Having a huge over-sized library is not going to lure Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-30070305336523827042012-12-12T08:03:08.358-05:002012-12-12T08:03:08.358-05:00Except in the case of the bridge, Media's '...Except in the case of the bridge, Media's 'municipal authority' turns a shared roadway spanning 2 municipalities into their own vision of the Land of Oz WITHOUT consult to or input from Upper Providence.<br />DONT throw UPT under the bus when this could be a clear and present need for true compromise.........keep to your guns, UPTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-7508647274591194162012-12-11T17:58:19.797-05:002012-12-11T17:58:19.797-05:00Media doesn't have the money to do this projec...Media doesn't have the money to do this project.<br /><br />Broke taxpayerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-76336516086377844942012-12-11T11:53:12.948-05:002012-12-11T11:53:12.948-05:00Anyone who would like to learn more about the valu...Anyone who would like to learn more about the value of the community library in today's society or the particulars about the Media-Upper Providence Free Library's building project can do so by visiting their website - http://mediauplibrary.org/building-project/ - and reading the Case Statement.Robin Beavernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-92143370602244004522012-12-10T21:57:22.533-05:002012-12-10T21:57:22.533-05:00Middletown and Rose Tree Media School District sho...Middletown and Rose Tree Media School District should pass resolutions suggesting Upper Providence to scrape together money for a combination Ambulance/Bookmobile. Or they could allow Media to exercise its own municipal authority without interference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-61072906542394531142012-12-07T15:57:03.814-05:002012-12-07T15:57:03.814-05:00Welcome to the fact free zone, folks....Welcome to the fact free zone, folks....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-50112464400196663222012-12-06T15:33:18.217-05:002012-12-06T15:33:18.217-05:00Why won't UP support the existing library?Why won't UP support the existing library?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-41586353322651485362012-12-06T08:07:09.616-05:002012-12-06T08:07:09.616-05:00Hmmmmmmmmm - I smell a 'compromise': 2 way...Hmmmmmmmmm - I smell a 'compromise': 2 way traffic on third st and you get your $500K. Sample conversation:<br />M(edia)B(oro)C(ouncil): Hello UPT - since we r such great neighbors how 'bout bringing $500K to the table for a new library?<br />U(pper)P(rov)T(wp): We'll thnk about it if you re-think the way you consider re-establishing a road that spans 2 municipalities....<br />MBCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-28597516667769060842012-12-05T18:10:00.854-05:002012-12-05T18:10:00.854-05:00Wow, what a terrible statement. When was the last...Wow, what a terrible statement. When was the last time you were in a new library? The 21st century library is huge asset to any community: far beyond being a traditional repository for hard copy books, the modern library consists of many other community functions such as a gather space for events and meetings, programs for kids, young adults and seniors, access to a variety of digital media Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-47096349401394424522012-12-05T17:40:36.849-05:002012-12-05T17:40:36.849-05:00Well, the new dam and two-way traffic supporters a...Well, the new dam and two-way traffic supporters are consistent in their priorities. Thankfully, those priorities do not relect the the electorate. Partisan, spiteful and backward-thinking policy makers will not be elected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-75199761337672550112012-12-05T14:35:55.141-05:002012-12-05T14:35:55.141-05:00People do not read books anymore, this money needs...People do not read books anymore, this money needs to be used for other things, the library is sufficient for the times. Other cities and towns are closing libraries, we need to be thankful for what we have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-48656070398266162932012-12-05T11:09:21.769-05:002012-12-05T11:09:21.769-05:00Couldn't agree with you more - but have no fea...Couldn't agree with you more - but have no fear Council minus Ms' Roe and Rehoric will be certain to further fool around and loose the bridge moneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-71103469494944053152012-12-05T10:50:39.035-05:002012-12-05T10:50:39.035-05:00Quick, float a bond! Float a bond!!!!!Quick, float a bond! Float a bond!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2361491060528726863.post-27992948829506184942012-12-05T10:38:17.825-05:002012-12-05T10:38:17.825-05:00We don't have a bridge to get there anyway, so...We don't have a bridge to get there anyway, so good for Upper Providence. The way Media rudely snubs grant money, who'd give that town a dime.Kyle G.noreply@blogger.com