BRATTLEBORO-I became a resident at 9 Canal St., where the apartments are right above the Brattleboro Food Co-op.
I have befriended a half a dozen residents. The topic of the day tends to center around the drug activity that takes place in and around the building.
Often times the users and dealers sneak past a resident who has keys to the lobby door. My response to this intrusion is to simply say, "No, I will not let you in." I say, "It's policy."
I have made mention several time to the housing agency and have been told to call the cops if I see unusual activity.
Despite my efforts, I have had no response - with the exception of a resident who told me, "buy a can of mace."
K.L. Murray
Brattleboro
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