To the editor:
My name is Kim Calla, a resident of Stocker Street and once again, I speak on behalf of the abutters and residents of Stocker and Riverside who oppose Stocker Playground from becoming a dog park.
Had the town been transparent with their plans and actually notified abutters and nearby residents they would have found a majority who were unaware of a dog park and a majority who oppose. However, the town neglected this process. I took the time this summer to collect signatures and get public opinion. As abutters, 18 opposed 2 did not. 1 being a dog owner, who would never use the dog park and the other changed position realizing it would impact wildlife. Other concerns:
• Excess traffic
• Safety of their children Loss of wildlife
• Fear of dogs
• Excess barking
• Contamination and disease
You should use this as an example. We’ve come together as a community. Its time the Town of Saugus does the same.
Kim Calla
Saugus
