DARIEN, Conn. The following letter was written by James H. Rand of 31 Ox Ridge Lane.
As a third generation Darien resident Im familiar with Dariens conservative ways. Our traditional go slow approach, combined with a system of government that makes fast decisions almost impossible, has over the years saved us from overspending on nice to have and focused us on need to have projects without busting our budget. A new Senior Center is most definitely a need to have project, and the Shuffle is the least expensive, quickest way to get there.
The Senior Center has been under review for more than a decade that is slow enough. The cost of the Shuffle (Community Center, rehab of old Library and relocate the Board of Ed) is less than the cost of a new Senior Center, and frees up the Edgerton Street site for another unmet need: affordable senior housing based on a non-profit development model outside of the town budget.
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