Letter: No need to rush into Commons plan

Posted 4/3/25

Whoa!

What's the hurry to alter our historic buildings and take away meeting places for our community? I suggest voting against the options proposed by the council, options one and two, and give …

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Letter: No need to rush into Commons plan

Posted

Whoa!

What's the hurry to alter our historic buildings and take away meeting places for our community? I suggest voting against the options proposed by the council, options one and two, and give residents time to absorb this quick decision made by the council.

I for one was blindsided by this sudden, abrupt proposal.

I propose the Odd Fellows Hall be a recreation center...etc, and the old fire station the senior center.

What’s the rush?

There is already affordable housing “on the table.”

Barbara Passmore

Little Compton

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