Letter: Shame on the elitists, shame on the planning board

Posted 9/15/26

Well, I think it is official — Little Compton has been taken over by the elitists!

When a family who has been here for generations cannot do a side gig, which I am sure they would rather not …

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Letter: Shame on the elitists, shame on the planning board

Posted

Well, I think it is official — Little Compton has been taken over by the elitists!

When a family who has been here for generations cannot do a side gig, which I am sure they would rather not do but need to financially, is not allowed to because a handful of families will be inconvenienced for 10 days a year, says it all. Shame on the planning board for siding with the elitists — those people who just can't be inconvenienced. Seriously? What on earth is happening to Little Compton? Shame on these elite people who are unable to acquiesce their priorities for 10 days a year to help their neighbors.

And, while I have your attention: Why do you suppose all Republican candidate lawn signs that have popped up all over town do not mention their political party? Hmmm...

Bonnie Phinney

Little Compton

 

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