January 21, 2010

Sheriff Robert J. Garvey
Hampshire County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 7000
Northampton, MA 01061-7000

Dear Sheriff Garvey:

On behalf of the residents of Northampton’s Ward 3, I wanted to take a moment to personally thank you and your department for all that you have done in assisting the formation of a Neighborhood Watch program for our Ward.

You have provided extensive help and support in organizing and coordinating efforts towards this end and I cannot thank you enough. Without the assistance of your Department, the residents of Ward 3 who were interested in the creation of a neighborhood watch would have been without direction or experience in organizing this significant undertaking. You willingly contributed your time and your department’s resources, including safety information and smoke detectors, to the residents of my Ward and I personally thank you for your commitment to our community’s safety.

I wish to also acknowledge Deputy Fenton’s efforts in representing your department through this difficult time. He has done a noteworthy job under difficult and trying circumstances. As the wife of a law enforcement officer, I understand that an Officer’s or Deputy’s hard work often goes without recognition or thanks. Please extend my personal appreciation for all that he has done.

It is an honor for me as the City Councilor of Ward 3 to begin forming this neighborhood watch with your help, guidance and expertise. I am confident that the program will be successful and will no doubt be a model for other neighborhoods both within Northampton and its surrounding communities.

Thank you again for your willingness to provide this invaluable assistance. I look forward to our continuing efforts to assist one another in keeping this community safe for all its residents.

Respectfully,

Angela Plassmann
Ward 3 City Councilor

cc: Deputy Dave Fenton