WHERE ARE WE GOING?

In a conversation most recently with Rich Cabral, I posed the question, "Where are we going?" Below are some of Rich's thoughts.

Killingworth is at the crossroads of change. The ever-present desire to maintain our rural character seems to be in direct conflict with the growing nature of our town.

Acquiring additional open space may seem to be an answer to the maintenance of our rural character; however, this would require the expenditure of millions of dollars at the expense of fixing our aging infrastructure. The development of a strategic plan that would define and establish priorities would provide the people with goals that they could see accomplishing over a given period of time.

It is at this time that a sensible plan for economic growth must be developed. Retail businesses that benefit our citizens and fall within our present town's guidelines for commerical structures, inland/wetland set backs, and environmentally compatible development need to be fostered and pursued.

Additional revenue sources need to be identified at the state level. By renewing our relationships with the selectmen of surrounding towns, it will then be possible to lobby our representatives for our fair share of state monies.

Continuing efforts must be made to develop an understood, cooperative, and working relationship between R.S.D. 17 and the Town of Killingworth, so that the needs of both parties may be met.

After having this conversation, I understand even more why I am voting for Rich Cabral for First Selectman on November 6 and hope that you will do the same.

 Charles Morgan