Heritage Building - A Concerned Citizen

Here is an opinion sent to the coalition by email:

Thank you for filling me in on some of the goings on in our town. Even though I am not completely up to date I have a strong interest in what has been done and what is needed to be done. In fact I am one who wishes that the old club house was still standing. It is odd that heritage values were far from anyones mind back when it was torn down. In all honesty I'm sure if you polled the population in the town regarding heritage the results would astound you. It seems that the subject of the past being something to save is held by a very small percentage of the townfolk.


That being said, whatever the wants are must be needed, justified, and affordable.It would appear to me that when anyone is proposing whatever, the viability must be considered in order to keep the lid on overspending.

We are not at the stage where we need a library as we have one allbeit it needs upgrading I probably would agree (allthough I have never been in the place).

While the heritage house is there and should be saved , placing the priorities must justify the costs and availability of funds. To answer the querry as to the degree of interest in " Heritage Values " in the area I would suggest a SAVE OUR HERITAGE donation program to raise some if not all that is needed.

We all agree that the town has been neglected in a big way over time and the decision to tear down it's core is questionable and one big headache that must be placed on the things to do list soon. It would also help if the entire population was given up to date information on why things were done, what plans were made to replace what was torn down, what costs would be incurred, the timetable to see it through and the priorities given to each step. Not everyone is able to go to council or information meetings. The new town administration must be given a chance to come up with plans for the renewal of what once was a quaint Laurentian village and we as members of the town must continue to press for answers. I for one would like to have an up to date report of what the plans were by the previous council and what is expected by the present group. Plans, schedules, anticipated costs and balances would give most interested people the chance to agree or disagree on what the new group is up to and also to side with spin-off groups such as yours.

I know you and the other members of your group have good intentions and I wish you well in doing what you need to do.

I just wish I was able to be of more help to you all, and YES I am behind you to save the heritage buildings and make our townfolk insist on having our town council accountable for decisions made.

I wish you total success

Frank Jackson,
born and raised in Brownsburg-Chatham