To the Editor:
I am a business owner in Mattapoisett and hold a real estate broker’s license for my office. As a business owner and long-time resident of Mattapoisett, I’ve watched how real estate transactions in Town have grown more complex over the years. What used to be handled by a few, now requires more time, more coordination, and more oversight. As an example, there has been an increase in the amount of time prospective or actual homeowners must wait for town boards to approve changes or permits for their properties. Expanding our Select Board to 5 members will enable faster and more responsive handling of real estate transactions such as permit approvals, easements, negotiations or town land sales. A five-member board increases capacity, availability and decision-making efficiency that reflects reality without straining taxpayers. Neighbors debated this change and approved it at Town Meeting. The respectful course is to implement what was decided.
The May 12th vote should be respected. Let Home Rule prevail.
Jocelyn Demakis Daluz, Mattapoisett
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