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Brenda Carr

SOPC chair seeks win-win solution

In reference to The Commons article in the Sept. 21 issue, “Proposed Skate Park Trapped in Legal Limbo,” it was striking to see the total absence of information regarding the concerns of our recently formed local neighborhood coalition, the Save Our Playground Coalition (SOPC), provided almost two weeks prior to this story.

This information would have made the basis for our collective opposition to the location of the skate park in Crowell Park clear.

It was also disappointing to read contentious statements by BASIC President David Longsmith. As chair of SOPC, I have had very civil and congenial conversations with Adam Hubbard, despite differences in position and information.

Therefore, Longsmith's must-win posture appeared to negate our own preference for a win-win solution to our differences. Some SOPC members have openly clarified this and offered possible alternatives.

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