Dear Editor:

The Sheepscot River and its inhabitants are living beings that are part of our community and we are part of theirs. They deserve and are entitled to the respect, protection, value and inclusion, as are all who make their homes here in Alna.

lf changes to the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance are needed, may we, the residents of Alna, please take the time to review and explore the proposed changes, so we clearly understand the complete impact of the proposed amendment?

How will these proposed changes effect the Sheepscot River, other bodies of water, and the cohesiveness of the existing ordinance?

A “no” vote, at least for now, will allow time to gather facts, so that we may carefully explore what changes, if any, are necessary.

This river and its inhabitants are always here for us, let us be here for them.

Deborah Brown

Alna