Dear editor:

The intention of the Burton Family Foundation’s proposal was well-explained in their CEO’s letter to the editor on April 23 (“A shared opportunity for 176 Wellington”).

It appears that they strongly believe that the hospital property should continue to be used by the residents who built and paid for it over 70 years ago.

I understand that James Burton has agreed to fund much of the costs necessary for the hospital to continue to be used by the community.

By contrast, council doesn’t seem to want this to happen, preferring that the property be used by strangers as a parking garage which the town has to pay for.

Surely it’s time for council to stop making decisions that benefit commercial developments and get back to making decisions that will make the community a better place to live, which I think is what the Burton Family Foundation’s proposal intends to do.

Wayne Murray
NOTL