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good old days.
What a shame it would be if the revenue generated by the food and lodging tax — so vital to the proper running of the town — were lost. It’s the residents of the town, many of whom are on fixed income, who would have to pick up the slack through property taxes or some other tax source.
Well and good that some residents of the county are opposed to the Inn’s expansion. They don’t pay taxes to run the town. The town residents do pay taxes to the county.
Furthermore, if the maintenance of the town falls mainly on the residents through a real estate tax, many of the residents may find that they can no longer afford to live here. Another fear often expressed, that thp Inn might strain the town’s limited septic capacity, naively overlooks the reality of the case, that the town’s decrepit septic systems and poor soil condition will necessitate a sewer system — even if the Inn shuts down tomorrow.
I urge moderation and compromise on both sides. The Inn certainly knows that no small part of its charm stems from the fact that it is located in what Patrick and Reinhardt affectionately call “little” Washington. It is precisely the character, the quaintness and pace of the village that creates the ambiance which the Inn shares with the town.
The owners, as well as their architect, now know how precious this spirit is to the residents of the town. I am sure they can develop a compromise plan that allows additional rooms and dining space without overpowering the gentleness of the village.
Those who have forthrightly opSee
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