Letter to the Editor: Who Benefits From Military Project?

It looks like Catherine is asking the right questions in this letter to the editor..

Dear Editor:
On Feb. 6, the Three Lakes Town Board voted to destroy Military Road — widening, straightening, ditching. They spoke of their “obligation to the taxpayers of Three Lakes,” i.e., to do major reconstruction now to avoid small repairs later (although the engineer refused to guarantee a fixed lifetime for the reconstruction).

But what about their obligation to the taxpayers of Three Lakes to respect and protect a historic road, a designated scenic byway, whose beauty draws visitors to our community? What about their obligation to preserve the very features that make our region unique? What about their obligation to spend money on projects that truly serve the public good?

This is not a heavily traveled road; no one in a hurry would choose it as an alternative route between Eagle River and Three Lakes. Nor is it dangerous; the accident rate is very low. So who benefits from this “improvement”?

This board has already given us the new Northernaire, a prime candidate for the ugliest building in Oneida County. Will they now turn Military Road into just another country road?

Sincerely,

Catherine Marshall

Three Lakes