Editor’s note: This is a portion of a letter that was e-mailed June 15 to Town Clerk Joanne Mower by Prudence Island homeowner R.J. Masse. The Town Council will meet on the island at 11 a.m. this Saturday, July 30, at the Union Church.

To the editor:

I was advised to write to you and request an addition to the Town Council meeting on PI (Prudence Island).

The Town of Bristol has treated that PI taxpayers as second-class citizens for many years. Quite frankly, rightfully so, by limiting where you can park in the downtown areas near the ferry. Having many cars left in front of your house, for days if not weeks at a time, understandably can irritate Bristol residents. It’s getting worse.

Recently the Town of Portsmouth has been working to assist the residents of PI with their needs, (Prudence Island Volunteer Fire Department) funding, road paving and working with A&R Marine for Homestead dock, to name a few.

The islanders need more.

The Town of Portsmouth has many miles of commercial shoreline and need to invest in a ferry terminal, commercial wharf, in the town for residents.

Weaver Cove, surrounded by what I believe is Nay land transferring to the town, could be an ideal location.

I respectfully request the formation of an exploratory committee, made up of PI residents, town residents and council members. I request that this be added to the agenda of the council meeting on Prudence Island.

R.J. Massey

Prudence Island