Mr. Steve Berlucchi   P.E.

Public Works Director

50 Industrial Way

Tiverton, RI  02878

To the editor:

— To Mr. Steve Berlucchi, Tiverton director of public works …

Dear Steve,

In the words of the poet, Percy Bysshe Shelley:

O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind?

I am sure after this winter you will find this one-line quote one of your heartfelt wishes!

I am 76 and cannot remember a winter like this before in my life.  In addition, we live on Colonial Avenue which, as you and your crew know, is a very steep street.

We would like to recognize and thank you and your plowing crews for an outstanding job this winter. Many times we might be up late with snow falling heavily and would look out to see and hear a plow truck going up or down the street. A very reassuring sight and sound.

We have lived here 37 years. No matter how deep, how cold, or how miserable the weather we have always been able to get out the next day. You and your crew should be extremely proud of this and know that your efforts are recognized and appreciated.

Thank you and looking forward to summer!

Steve and Anne Jackson

Tiverton