What's the definition of 'a few vocal people'

February 20, 2008

Editor, The Citizen:

I have to respond to the letter to the editor from John St. Amand in Monday's Citizen. I personally resent the statement that there has been opposition to the community center from a "few vocal people". How many is a few? We will never know unless it is put to a ballot box vote, where all voices can be heard.

Will the proponents of the community center please for once try to understand what the "opposition" is truly saying. We are not saying we don't need or want a community center. We are not opposed to projects that better our community. We simply want a more thoughtful, inclusive process with clear costs and impact to our tax rate. We are concerned about the extreme haste to get this project approved at all cost before we even complete a master plan for Moultonborough. I also have to add that not all in our town are as well off as Mr. St. Amand and I hope that our fellow townspeople recognize that fact when voting to increase our property taxes.

Paul Punturieri

Moultonboro