To the editor: While the development of Depot Square has been of interest for some time (five to six years at least), it has become more frequently discussed as of recent weeks. All of us want an even better Bristol, and realize that our downtown can play a big role as we go forward. But there is lack of significant agreement as to what we want, what will work. I think that a good part of the reason for that lack of a consensus is that the public has been less than adequately informed by the city. Meetings of the various groups involved have frequently been cancelled, answers to questions, at meetings, or in writing, are rarely provided by the city to the public. While some information may be confidential during negotiations, I doubt that most of the questions fall into that category. We need to, we deserve to, be kept better informed! Again, we all want to move forward, as quickly as is possible. I have some suggestions for the city to consider to expedite the process and keep the tax paying public better informed. First, designate one person from and for the city to be responsible for all […]
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