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

[Karyn Crichton]

Hi,

I would like to see Town Talk remain as well but if not, Next Door is another forum I use for Town and neighboring town, and County information.  I’m on both but i doubt most people subscribe to both.

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> On Jan 4, 2020, at 2:14 PM, Dwight Holmes <dwightrholmes at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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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