We bought our home 29 years ago. We were so excited, my husband (who has lived in Sussex County all of his life) finally found a piece of land that made him happy, a good size lot, small development and great neighbors. We have been married for 43 years, raised four children and are now getting ready to retire and enjoy where we live. Or not....
They are threatening to build a huge 5,000-car parking lot and stores just about in my back yard. Yes, there will be a water table issue; no, I will no longer be able to see the stars at night due to lights; yes, there will be an effect on wildlife. (I can hear the cars and trucks at night from the highway as it is.) The infrastructure in this area does not support this. As it is, you can barely get out onto Route 1 from my development during the summer.
So if this goes through, my way of life will change, my home as I know it will be taken from me, the peace I have here will be gone.
If someone set my home on fire, they would be held accountable.
If someone robbed my home, they would be held accountable.
They will be taking my life as I know it, the joy, peace and quiet of my "home" will be gone. Who will be held accountable?
You are taking away the reason people move here in the first place. The fact that this is even being entertained is ludicrous.
Theresa A. Davis
Milton
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