Does the destiny of the park depend on you making your opinion known?
The process of planning is a political one. The Planning Board and City Council balance the demands of private developers against public needs. Officials do respond to public demands. If you let them know what you think, you can have an immediate impact on the park’s future. If they only hear from the same small group of spokespeople time after time, they may think no one else can be bothered about the park. Let them know that E.P.A.C. may speak the public mind, but the people can speak for themselves. Let them know you want the park. If you do, they will be reminded that E.P.A.C presence is only the tip of an iceberg.
Don’t let cynicism or fatigue convert the demands of developers into private profit. Contact BCDC. Write them. Show up at Planning Board and City Council meetings. You do make a difference in your own town.