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- the Winchester Informer
- I am part of a group of Winchester citizens completely opposed to dirty and hazardous businesses, like asphalt and wood burning plants wanting to come into town at the expense of our quality of life. I am concerned about preserving the rural character of Winchester. These types of development have no benefits for Winchester citizens and they create many health hazards and will cause the destruction of green space. Our Winchester is known for its precious natural resources; dramatic rocky slopes, unique wetlands and abundant wildlife. I feel there are many questions concerning these proposed projects that outweigh any benefits. The increase in traffic along existing streets and noise and air pollution would be very significant. I am also concerned that the town infrastructure cannot cope with the problems these types of businesses will demand. Furthermore, I am very discouraged with the Planning Board and Zoning Boards and feel they have been negligent in their duties to protect neighboring residents from health hazards and safety issues that will surely arise and affect the lives and livelihoods of many citizens.
4 comments:
It's about time that someone thought about our students education and the time that they spent on the bus. Frankly, we have put up with the attitude of Keene that our students just don't make the grade. I find that offensive. Yes, if we send them to Pioneer they will have to take the Mcass tests. They will PASS. Our elementary teachers will have prepared them well. Perhaps the kids will have fun and just be accepted. That is not happening in Keene.
A lot of us think about the students, but most of all we think about our wallets first. If we could get a citizen's group together to stop people like the fire chief Barry Kellom who does even pay taxes in town from spending $450,000 for a fire truck we do not need, (because he wants to be made full time fire chief someday) or the town employees making the tax payers buy them the newest, biggest and the best-est equipment to set around in, them maybe we could afford our schools.
I completely agree with you. Let's make sure enough of is who feel like this show up to tell the school board that. I do know this has been in the works for years but our contract with Keene prevents things from moving quicker.
I really hope people come out for this because it is important on so many levels. It's hard to get people involved in school board related issues. I for one would love to see a full house.
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