The City of Cumberland is undertaking another method of keeping the citizens of Cumberland informed. The new information sharing opportunity provides updated, immediate information to citizens about emergencies and ongoing situations within the city.

Residents can sign up for the updates online at www.nixle.com. Immediate information is then sent out to residents by email or by mobile phone in the form of text messages. While the service is completely free to both the City of Cumberland and citizen subscribers, text message rates do apply, according to consumer text message plans.

The Council and I remain committed to sharing as much information, as quickly as possible, and this is just one more method of doing so. Sign up today, at www.nixle.com.  

You can also follow any community updates or notes that I post, using Twitter @BrianKGrim.  Follow @BrianKGrim  If you don't have Twitter and you still want to stay updated via text messages, text "follow briankgrim" to 40404, to get text updates via phone without Twitter!

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I am optimistic about what is ahead and the promise of new opportunities in our community.  A renewed spirit is blooming in Cumberland and Allegany County and new leaders are already working together.

Make no mistake, however, that difficult decisions are ahead and the economic position of Cumberland will continue to present challenges.  I believe we must focus our energy on what we have and allow Cumberland’s charm and spirit to be the engines that promote our community.

Cumberland can only change and grow once again if we all work together. Government is not always the answer. Higher tax rates are not the answer. The only way to bring about the change we need is to be that change. We must all be a part of the revitalization of our community through community involvement and activism.

We are indeed all in this challenge together, as one community, and it will take everybody working together, offering solutions and ideas, and putting our hands to work to get through these days.

I count on continuing to hear from you with ideas and suggestions.  Please feel free to email me any time!

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