[RP TownTalk] RP TownTalk and TownAnnounce service lapses likely - service provider shutting down

[Dwight Holmes]

I'm sure everyone's experience is different, but for me, "social media" is
no substitute for the kind of information we get on neighborhood listservs
like TownTalk and the Hyattsville HOPE list. I think it would be a real
loss if TownTalk were to shut down altogether. That being said, it could
also be much more useful, interesting, and relevant if more people
subscribed and contributed.  We have a lot of new residents in town, but I
don't know how many of them have subscribed, or are even aware of TownTalk.

On Sat, Jan 4, 2020 at 12:52 PM Alan Thompson <
akthompson at riverdaleparkmd.gov> wrote:

> Greetings,
>
> I received notice last night that the hosting service on which the town's
> email lists (RP TownTalk and RP TownAnnounce) operate will be ceasing
> operations effective January 10 (next Friday).
>
> Because of the timing, I haven't had a chance to discuss options with town
> staff.  Whatever we do, there is almost certainly going to be a gap in
> service (and one question is whether, in the age of social media, we should
> continue to run the email lists at all).
>
> I'll keep you informed as we make progress.  Please let me know if you
> have ideas or thoughts on the path forward.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Alan
>
> --
>
> Alan K. Thompson, Mayor
> Town of Riverdale Park
> 5008 Queensbury Road, Riverdale Park, MD 20737
> http://www.riverdaleparkmd.info
> akthompson at riverdaleparkmd.gov
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