Dear Editor:
The Village at Mattapoisett has requested that the Mattapoisett Planning Board change their special permit regarding trash collection, which is their responsibility under the agreement. When the present contract with the trash company gets sold to the next company, these units will be added to the total number in the new contract, thereby costing the town more. Next will come the rest of the restrictions for road maintenance and snow removal. They assure us that this is not even a consideration – Yet. [see: the controversial road acceptance of Seabreeze Lane about five years ago].
For voicing my opinion, I was metaphorically referred to as Mr. Bumble and told how “Some of us create the slippery slopes, embrace them, and help others to share the ride!” It just amuses me that the “progressive elitists” enjoy these rides at the expense of others. My family has been here in Mattapoisett since 1952 and have always paid our taxes and also the “household goods tax” levied on the summer residents. We didn’t use the services of the town but we paid our taxes and more. My kids weren’t educated here but I sure helped to educate all five of my accuser’s children.
My record for service to the local community and the Town of Mattapoisett stands on its own merits. I just don’t want to have to pay for every change in the rules half way through the game because the other team is not getting their way.
Paul E. Osenkowski
aka Mr. Bumble
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