>Sorry, but I’m not a supporter of a water park, and I feel our local gov wastes money all the time. I’m not a supporter of the BOE either.
OK?
And… Here you go: I left Graydon for a private pool. Took my family elsewhere. Cost much more money that I’d like to spend. I find Graydon to be beautiful, and when I drive by each day, I think how convenient it would be to spend these hot summer days at Graydon. Much cheaper too. Guess what? When my 6 yr old had another ear infection last summer, we resolved to leave. When my children’s doctor asked if we still were at Graydon, saying that they see a surge in infections late in the summer, when the water warms up, we resolved to leave.
I am not an RPP supporter. No spin from either side. Ask our local medical health professionals for their personal opinions on Graydon. Ask if they’d let their own kids swim there in late August.
I dont want a $10 mio mess. I want something that is community based, a place where my kids can also swim and hang out as teens for years to come.
Not sure what the compromise is… maybe half the pond aspect and then build a traditional cement pool next to it. Yes, somewhere with the Ridgewood swim team could compete. I support that, as swimming is a great activity. Somewhere those of us with young kids could enjoy the sand … And enjoy a cement pool with cholorine. Smaller “natural” pool would be easier for the lifeguards to watch as well, and still visually acceptable to the traditionalists.
Dont attack the idea. Yes, its full of holes. All I am saying is that I would come back to Graydon if there were changes. Changes dont have to cost $10mio, and they dont have to include ducks and geese.
Find a compromise that costs less and will help end this saga.
Sit down at a table together and discuss this as a community.
Please.