Mr. Ferrell: I got an email from the Patch that you responded to my message. However, I cannot locate your response. Feel free to email me at btjcoyle@verizon.net. ~Tom

Mr. Ferrell: As a Board candidate, you present a composed approach to your sought-after position. But please realize what some fail to comprehend; that the threats and efforts to close West Belmar Elementary, displacing 214 students, placing undue strain on the remaining elementary schools, and jeopardizing the integrity of Wall's educational infrastructure, will not be forgotten. Habel, Brower, Wren, Perotta, and Wild are gone. The remaining parties responsible for propagating the idea that closing West Belmar was a viable option will follow. I wish you luck in you candidacy, Mr. Ferrell. But in order to succeed, I urge you to not take this issue lightly.