I think that what happened with the three-member board is no one came to the meetings. More members might encourage more public participation.

We know that the [DEP] staff has been very busy on other things and busy at other meetings because we've been at all the same meetings. This is a very important decision for us, it's important for the state and we want DEP to have ample time to make a thoughtful decision.

I appreciate everyone coming out tonight. It?s kind of a stormy night.

For somebody to attack Myrtle Rapp is wrong. Publicly, you can?t attack people personally.

She will hold three meetings at the Legion hall and get some education from the public about what they think they might want or need in the form of senior housing. It is an opportunity for the public to learn what is happening and to speak their piece.

There's been a lot of ups and downs and a lot of meetings. When you consider this has been an all-volunteer effort, it's a good feeling to know we've met this milestone. Owning the building is a big feather in our cap. But it's still an uphill battle.