“The decisions to approve are contrary to the official plan, contrary to much-needed guidance of contextual zoning, will change the living experience of immediate residents as well as others and also are contrary to the election promises that the majority of the five made,” writes Terry Mactaggart.

“Groups who follow a common lineage and share a NIMBY attitude —and were formerly known locally as Citizens Against Virtually Everything (CAVE) — have a short memory,” writes Bonita Cawker.

“It would be interesting to know how many offshore workers there are in Niagara and to ask each one whether they want to have permanent residency,” writes Susan Pohorly.

“Unfortunately, when it comes to development issues, our town staff are either temporary or have occupied their positions for a short period of time,” writes Elizabeth Masson.