And the letters keep coming....

MORE comments from concerned citizens:

"A new Wal-Mart is being built in Lancaster. There's one in Amherst, Clarence and Batavia. WE DON'T NEED ONE IN ALDEN. Thank you." CMS

"Use the vacant stores in the Ames Plaza before wrecking our small town". RAK

"Ames Plaza seems to be the wish of many. The people of Alden Village should have the store close at hand to walk and shop" JPD

"Fill the empty Tops/Ames Plaza first" CK

"I also agree that something should be done with the vacant Ames Plaza first. Most people who live in Alden don't actually work in Alden and they probably pass by a Walmart in other towns. Buy your stuff then." ACW

"I think the key lies in the "master plan". It was accepted but never adopted. This is a double standard and can be used two ways until it is adopted (ratified. Then a project can easily be deemed to be within "keeping with the plan" or not. The proposed Wal-mart (and more) project is far too massive to fall within the guidelines of controlled growth." RJF

"Please help save our Alden, the town we all know and love! My husband & I put our roots in Alden because of the small town atmosphere & Beauty of it. His family has lived here for 50 years. I grew up in Buffalo and each day I am thankful for being able to live in such a wonderful town. I see, in no way, a Walmart would improve Alden. There is no doubt in my mind, other businesses would suffer." DMH

"I deliver to the Wal-mart in Williamsville, I see first hand what a mega-mess it brings to the area. I can't to get out and come home to small town USA. I'll be watching very closely to the ruling committee and anyone voting for this disaster will lose our votes FOREVER!!!"DBW

"May I respectfully suggest that you visit Town of Alden's website (www.alden.erie.gov) Welcome to the Town of Alden website. Located on the eastern edge of Erie County, Alden provides a quaint rural atmosphere that is only minutes from today's modern conveniences.
With our top ranked schools, rich farmland, strong business opportunities and a wide array of active community organizations, the Town of Alden is a fantastic place to live, work and play" L.C.