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Camille Hams spoke as one ol the people who, when the zoning ordinances went through, was very concerned about limitations . . . the town should be able to support modest and tasteful growth. We have to grow, and Rae’s business is a suitable use for the space. It is important,” Mrs. Harris continued, “for the community to support people who want to live and work here. It is being increasingly represented as a bedroom community - with commuters or those who make their money and retire here.”
Diana Bird told the council that it “thrilled” her that the building would be used for both commercial and residential purposes. “The worst thing that the town could do is to move people out. If Rae is able to use the house for a business which brings people to town, and which complements the other businesses,” it benefits the entire town, she said. “If I thought for a moment Diane Bruce would have to move ... I would oppose the application. I appreciate her objections, but I don’t think she would be badly affected.”
Charlie Tompkins observed that he feels the business will have “minimal impact” on the town. “It is precisely the kind of business we should be encouraging in town - run by a person who has the welfare of the community in mind.”
Cecile Kohler, in a letter addressed to the council, also supported the application. “It will be an
(See SPECIAL USE, p. 20)
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