On July 19, 2023

While we disagree, Haff is not a bully

 

Dear Editor,

I had lunch with Jim Haff last week at the senior lunch (yes I am old enough to go, LOL).

At the lunch Jim Haff said he was not a bully and did not appreciate that he is called one. Instead, he admitted “sometimes I can be an ass.” 

Jim Haff and I have known each other for decades and while we sometimes disagree passionately, I do think that he has the interest of the town at heart. This letter is an apology for calling him a bully in my letter to the editor and, per his request, moving forward I will not call him a bully, but at times I might call you and ass.

Steve Finer, Killington

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