Questions on Cloverleaf
To the editor:
Before the Truro Zoning Board of Appeals discusses and votes on approval or denial of the 20 or more waivers sought by the Cloverleaf developer at its Thursday meeting, I would like the below questions to be considered.
Let us now address the elephant in the room: No, not the $600,000. I refer to the apartment building.
This was an addition to the original plan made at the request of the town, according to Ted Malone, the developer.
Let’s go hypothetical: What if that building was tossed, reducing the body count by 30 or so? Would that change the calculations about nitrogen loading enough to make this thing viable?
Would that make it unnecessary to bring the municipal water line? Would that change the calculus of affordable units? Would that render the whole thing financially not viable for the for-profit developer?
It would allow space for a proper playground, and sensible parking.
Pamela Wolff
Truro
How Did They Do That?
To the editor:
Thanks for the article about 100-percent attainment of the census goal in Barnstable County [Oct. 15, front page]. We’re a bit cynical about how they did that, given our experience.
We entered our household data online in May. Then, maybe two months ago, an enumerator rang the doorbell and asked for our data. We asked why he needed it again; he didn’t really know, but said we were on his list and could we please give it to him again, so we did.
A few weeks later, another enumerator rang the bell, asked for our data, and answered the same question the same way. So, we gave it to him again.
So, did we get counted not at all, or once, or twice, or thrice? Beats me.
Jay Vivian
Truro
Use Your Votes
To the editor:
We have the opportunity to fill two seats on the Barnstable County Commission on Nov. 3. Please use both of your votes to put Mark Forest and Sheila Lyons on the commission.
Mark teaches government and public administration. He clearly values public service. Sheila works in health care — always a concern with resources stretched thin.
They understand the issues we face and will work hard for us, whether supporting environmental protections, expansion of broadband internet, or improved health care options. They offer experienced leadership and will bring respect back to the Barnstable County Commission.
Carol Warshawsky
Truro
