A new year is here, and for that we are exceedingly grateful.

Who knows exactly when we’ll return to anything approaching a pre-pandemic “normal,” but there is likely a backlog of projects that have been put off as all attention has shifted to battling COVID-19.

At some point in 2021, once the majority of people are able to get vaccinated, we hope to see a return to spirited public debates on the issues that matter to local residents. And, in Gloucester, the seven men who will chart the county’s course require the input of their fellow residents in order to know how best to proceed with the decisions they will face along the way.

Fortunately, it’s easy to let your county supervisor (or the entire board) know your thoughts on the issues of the day; their contact information is shared on the county website.

So, if you have a pressing concern and wish to let a supervisor know how you feel, here’s how to do it:

If you wish to send a message to the entire board, you can emai...