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“Why are some people wanting to limit the size of the sewer,” asked Washington resident Ed Barton, “If we limit the size then very few people who work in town — police and teachers, will be able to afford five or six acres. Do we want an elite town of people from Washington (D.C.) who live here on the weekends only?”
Herd reminded the group that the town of Washington is not meant to be a utility provider. Instead, the sewage system is meant to meet an existing need. He added that keeping with the historic nature of the town is the vitality key.
Other concerns raised included growth in the gateways of Washington and how Rappahannock County’s
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