There were 27 responses to this week’s Tele-Talk question: “Do you think it’s time for Tamworth to consider zoning?"
As a resident of Tamworth, I read that Tamworth does not have any zoning rules. Along comes out of nowhere Mr. Pepe to open a gentlemen's club. Let's focus on the zoning before we all get carried away with this nonsense. Hey, ladies, are we awake yet? This is Patricia.
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The larger question is: Should all small towns and villages in the Valley area consider better zoning restrictions?
As neighboring city residents continue to migrate outward-looking for a "simpler life", the development will follow. Village Planners need to start strategizing now. Then there is the seedier side of economic enrichment that attracts less than desirable activity followed by criminal activity. And, finally, in response to the Town Board; Just because something isn't specified/codified doesn't give you a free pass. That response is flat-out irresponsible and childish at best or shows possible/potential small-town corruption at worst.
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