Yes, I voted today, and not just for Democratic candidates, if you’re wondering. The Democratic ways often line up with my views, but not always.
I also got to fill out a survey about public safety in Hampden and sign a petition about a referendum. Even if I don’t agree with them, I almost always sign them because I think they have a right to be put on the ballot.
Going through the new town office got me thinking – what happened to Hampden? It’s become more of a high-class place, and that’s fine; I just feel really disconnected. Granted, a big part is that I don’t live there any more, but even beyond that it seems like there’s something missing. In my opinion the quality of the high school is going down; a pretty big issue for me because that’s why my parents moved to the town in the first place. I kind of wish I’d been more social when I was a kid. I like saying hello to the police officers and my neighbors, but I feel as though the town’s become less friendly. How could a town become more community-oriented? Is there a better way than just meeting people in church, the supermarket, or the school? I bet there is. It’s just a matter of someone thinking of it.