Yes, we've been silent for a few months; taking a much overdue and needed break after the eighteen month fight against the proposed rezoning project. But the Alden Residents for RESPONSIBLE GROWTH lives on, "to serve and protect" it's concerned citizens.
You may have been reading in the papers of another situation involving responsible growth that is knocking at our doorstep. One of our most strongest and deligent ARRG members, Jim Guarino is leading the charge on this one.
Jim (and a band of Alden's farmers) are looking to the future at two important issues, the Right to Farm Law, and the Farm Protection Act. We'll be forwarding additional emails and posting on our blog (www.savealden.blogspot.com) with news explaining both of these.
The first question you will ask yourself is, "What does this have to do with me; I'm not a farmer." This has EVERYTHING to do with you! Just like the Russo/Martin Farm issue, we need to protect our farmland, and the farmer's right to operate his business. Failure to do so, will turn Alden into another Amherst or Cheektowaga.
You all did such a great job at protecting us from the Big Box last time, we hope that you'll keep up the good work! We have other towns contacting us, asking "How did you do it?" We tell them it was the PEOPLE of Alden, specifically the ARRG members, who attended meetings, wrote letters, put up signs, gave donations! YOU are responsible for Saving Alden, and YOU will be responsible too, if you fail to act now to help keep big development out of Alden.
So watch for more information coming soon. In the meantime, if you want to know more, please contact Jim Guarino at 937-6618 or agriserv@rochester.rr.com
Mark your calendars to attend future town board meetings. Citizens like you are keeping an eye on our local government. A few hours of your time, just once or twice a month, will be a BIG help! . The town board doesn't feel pressured when only a handful of people protest. They admit it that they need to see more people in order to feel that an issue is important to its' citizens.
(Board meetings every Monday night, Planning Board is the 2nd Tuesday of each month). Please check the town website (www.alden.erie.gov) frequently for
updated information.
PS The Town board is forming a committee to work on the Town's Master Plan, and they are taking applications from citizens. Please contact Supervisor Ron Smith and volunteer. He is quoted as saying they are looking for people who are "open-minded", so be sure to tell him that you are one of them
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