How bout a Brickyard garden, with produce going to city bigwigs

To the editor:

The City of Rochester sponsored an "insufferable" hearing about plans to develop the Brickyard in Gonic, and to propose a 150(?) unit Housing Development, sponsored by Catholic Charities, on 22 Sept 2022.

Since that meeting heavy equipment traffic, in and out, has increased "exponentially."

Why?

Ironically, it wasn't possible to view the contents of these dump trucks. As far as I ever could see, material NEVER exceeded the height of the truck beds. With the price of gas and diesel, this practice seems wasteful and inefficient. A City Trademark.

Although towels, dish rags and sponges have been thrown in, as emphasized by City Management and Catholic Charities, this whole operation is suspect.

NOTE: As no one can get a straight answer from these entities, I feel I have an "Open Forum" to express myself

I Propose, before any further Development be considered:

Use that heavy construction equipment to "level" the entire site and clear it of all vegetation.

Leave ALL that vegetation piled on the site for "conclusive" studies.

Till the remaining area.

Plant underground vegetables, (potato's, etc."), as well as above ground vegetables.

Ensure City Management has the opportunity to plant and manage crops.

Ensure City Management consume the produce in their own homes for them and their families.

With this area cleared, it'll provide the abutters a SPECTACULAR view to monitor the progress.

After a few years, come back with a proposal.

After all, one Long Time City Councilor has "Bemoaned" the desire for a River Walk in Rochester for years. Yet, this same individual never even picked up as much as a Weed Wacker, to begin clearing a path.

Lead by example with a clearly defined pathway.

I understand the Brickyard has been nearly 30 years under City control.

What's a few more.

- Lou Archambault,

Gonic