Letter To The Editor – Cruel And Contemptible Words

To the Editor,
I am appalled that New Lebanon Town Supervisor Michael Benson would listen to, agree and act upon the crude, cruel and contemptible words, “no show” of a scoundrel, charged against Anita Crosby – the now-dismissed bookkeeper for the Town of New Lebanon. Obviously, those looking to destroy her just saw that she wasn’t there when they were and jumped to their totally unwarranted, sneaky, cowardly conclusion. It was enough to fuel the fire already burning for her dismissal.
She is a teacher aide, and, because of this, her schedule at the Town Hall could vary from afternoons, to evenings and even weekends. She put in her required hours, and then some! Anyone who knows Anita knows she is incapable of cheating on work hours. Shame on this name-caller!
Anita is a single mother with three grade school children. In recent years, she has had major surgery. Unbelievable, to add to her burdens, last fall her house was blown up, caused by a gas leak. She and two of her children were nearly killed. Compassion is needed, not insulting condemnation!
Now that the dastardly deed is done, those involved, including the Town Board, in her dismissal should hang their heads in shame for this heartless attack. Added to all of this, she hasn’t received pay for her last week of work.
As a citizen of New Lebanon, I have a right to bring this unconscionable, outrageous act to the attention of the eyes and ears of the public.
Sincerely,
Jean Robertson
New Lebanon