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09/28/1998 14: 29 761-235-8888 CHATHAM ASSOCIATES PAGE 02 <br /> leave the road at Pickerel Cove just as it is. The federal government has <br /> recognized the need for more untouched land in its effort to establish a Wildlife <br /> Refuge in the Mashpee area. With all due respect to the petitioners in this case, <br /> my mother believes that we should put these interests ahead of others that may <br /> motivate us at this moment, For all those people who state that there are <br /> portions of the road that are difficult to navigate, let those portions be improved, <br /> but only as a dirt road. For, once the road is paved, there will be no turning <br /> back. The simplicity of the area will be gone forever. More traffic will find its <br /> way down the road. Notably, the Town of Mashpee and all of its residents will <br /> benefit from the existence of some private, rustic areas like that at Pickerel <br /> Cove. My mother believes that we should all stand up and speak for the <br /> environment and for the privacy and simplicity people so crave today_ <br /> My mother is also concerned about the cost of such an undertaking. The <br /> people who live along the toad by and large are not wealthy people, and yet the <br /> costs that we have heard mentioned for paving the road are huge. Once again, <br /> everyone who bought into this area over the years knew what type of property <br /> they were buying. It seems unfair now that some who can perhaps afford to <br /> spend a good deal of money for paving would, by their actions, force others into <br /> this burdensome position. <br /> For these reasons, my mother respectfully asks that you consider leaving <br /> Pickerel Cove Road as it is now. She very much appreciates your taking this <br /> view into consideration. If you care to talk with her or any family member further, <br /> please feel free to contact us at the address above, or at 781-235-3131. <br /> Vile very much appreciate the opportunity to be heard on this matter. <br /> Once again, we hope that you will be able to notify us directly about future <br /> discussions of this issue so that, with advance notice, we could plan to attend <br /> the meetings and lend our perspective to the deliberations. <br /> 'ncerely your <br /> Susan Kagan Lang <br /> For Dorothy G. Kagan <br />