LYNN SCHOOL WATCH: RICK ON REMOVAL OF ART

Thursday, September 10, 2015

8:53 AM (37 minutes ago)

to me

Stan,

I did not know that it was being painted over. I have sent an email to admin following

your email. While I am aware of the mural, I cannot speak for the condition of it or

whether or not it needed to be painted. If it was in good shape, I can certainly

understand why anyone, especially those that helped to create it would be upset by

removing it.

Thanks,

Rick Starbard

From: "Stanley Wotring" <lynn.school.watch@gmail.com>
To: lathamc@lynnschools.org, lariveej@lynnschools.org, "DonnaCoppola" <donnacoppola@mail.com>, "Maria Carrasco" <mariacarras2003@gmail.com>, "patti7761" <patti7761@hotmail.com>, "Charlie Gallo" <charliengallo@gmail.com>, "Rick Starbard" <rstarbard@comcast.net>, "john e ford" <john.e.ford@state.ma.us>, jcerulli@lynnma.gov
Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2015 7:07:32 AM
Subject: Mural at Ford School

9:26 AM (4 minutes ago)

to Rick

Rick,

Thank you for your quick response to me and the pro-active steps you have taken. I have NO doubt

you were excluded from the small circle of people who made the decision. However, I do want to

strongly point out that the"condition" it was in is strongly subjective and anyone can alter their

perception to justify their decision.

The larger point is that some sort of public discussion should have been held before such wanton

desecration.

Stan

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