Friday night, I was reading the paper and considerng the political issues facing the town. I was saddened by the thought of the educational losses my son would face compared to his older sister if we continue in the current direction. Imagine my surprise when I received a call from a friend questioning my political views on the upcoming election. Concerned about her own decisions, she asked what made me, an educator myself, choose not to support an override. I wondered what she was talking about since, being a fairly private person, I had spent time quietly listening and informing myself about Harvard’s political issues. I was waiting until my husband returned from a business trip to debate the issues and make my final decisions. My friend told me that a postcard was sent to residents with my name listed as a supporter of Scott Kimball for reelection. The advertisement had big red “no” symbols on the word override, strongly inferring that I was against an override. I have not seen or spoken with Scott Kimball in two years. I met him at an open house two years ago to learn more about his views and why he was running for selectman. I did agree then that he could use my name as a supporter. A great deal can change in two years. I would like my neighbors to know that I did not agree to have my name listed again two years later. I did not support Mr. Kimball for reelection, nor was I ever asked—and I don’t think it is anyone’s business UNLESS I wish to share it. I know this won’t be read until after the election, but gosh darn it, my name belongs to me and not to Mr. Kimball to use as he wishes. Mr. Kimball told my husband that a message was left on our answering machine to let him know if we didn’t want our name used. For whatever reason, we did not get that message, and, let’s be serious, someone’s name should not be used without explicit permission.
Jayne Kenyon
Warren Avenue
