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Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:

As a staunch advocate for smart economic development in Winthrop, I believe the current proposal for the old Dollar Store site in the Centre is not it.  It is a monstrosity.

Ask those in Winthrop — whether it be residents, visitors, or business owners — what they like about our community and chances are they will say the “small-town charm.”  Disconcertingly, there is a push underway to destroy this.

Winthrop is already the most densely populated town in the Commonwealth (#9 overall).  We rank ahead of such bucolic burgs as Lynn and Lowell. Yet some argue we must develop at even greater density and taller heights, no matter the consequences to quality of life.

For those who want to reside in a condo city, there are plenty of surrounding communities to choose from.  For those of us who want to continue to live in a small town, let us have Winthrop.

Yours truly,

Eric Gaynor

Transcript Staff

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