Letter: 135 Ferry Road — gone forever

Posted 12/29/22

To the editor:

The lessons of history remain an ongoing challenge for everyone. One lesson which is unchangeable, and always proven true is simple: once it’s gone, it’s gone for …

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Letter: 135 Ferry Road — gone forever

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To the editor:

The lessons of history remain an ongoing challenge for everyone. One lesson which is unchangeable, and always proven true is simple: once it’s gone, it’s gone for good.

The impeccable Gothic Revival historic house that stood proudly at 135 Ferry Road for more than 150 years is now gone forever. In spite of pleas and possible paths to save this great part of Bristol’s history, the owners of the land turned a deaf ear to our community and destroyed a significant architectural gem. It’s a tragedy that did not have to happen.

So many new residents have come to Bristol over the years and have demonstrated respect for the town by abiding by historic presence and precedent. Often when not protected by the historic zone, so many new arrivals have chosen to compliment the historic spirit of our town by doing the right thing in home improvements.

Unfortunately, the new arrivals that now reside at 135 Ferry Rd. have taken a cynical position of, “It’s mine and I will do what I want with it, Bristol be damned!” They have chosen not to be a part of our community, and that remains their choice. Good luck to them.

Stephan Brigidi
Highland Rd.

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