The Erie Watchdog has returned after a long break. We will be posting our usual commentary on Erie town affairs here. Most of the on-going stuff will be posted in the Breaking news! section.

The Watchdog's Goals:

• Good Government in the right hands that works the way it should
• responsive
• open and honest
• citizen participation is key
• run the town democratically, The People are in charge here
• Build an economically viable small town
• financially responsible
• reduce debt and operating costs
• solid, realistic analysis and planning
• business development compatible with local values
• Reasonable and intelligently managed growth
• New Urban planning and design
• regional coordination
• coordinated infrastructure development (schools, roads, etc.)
• Maintain small-town feel with high quality of life
• integrated trails system
• open space, buffers between towns
• rural and farm-friendly, good neighbors