To the Editor:
It has
often been said that Newmarket is a town that seems to have almost
everything — a vibrant community with a quaint downtown, full of
interesting restaurants and shops. It really is a gem.
Now we have an opportunity to end a decade or
more of debate and solve our school facility situation. And this is at a
time when interest rates are low and rates and construction costs will
only continue to climb.
A new school will benefit Newmarket in many ways.
Home
values will increase and more young families will move to Newmarket.
We're currently talking about adding 52 new homes on the golf course and
it would be beneficial for everyone if home values are positive when
that project goes through.
I've heard people
say that they don't care if their property values increase — they never
plan to sell their homes. Maybe not, but putting a child through college
or putting on a new roof or caring for an elderly parent are all
reasons you may want to have added equity in your home.
More
new homes at a higher value will translate to more revenue for the
town. This will assist in growing our tax base, and also bring in
revenue through new vehicle registrations and building permits. And not
just new construction, but people who have been waiting for this very
issue to be resolved before renovating or making long overdue
improvements in their own homes will be pulling permits too.
And
finally it's good for business. More families in Newmarket mean more
traffic in local restaurants. It means more people frequenting local
shops. It means more businesses wanting to locate here.
As
our town continues to grow we will add to our community as we celebrate
Olde Home Day, the tree lighting, our Memorial Day parade, the heritage
festival and the Halloween Haunt to name a few.
We
need to look toward the future of Newmarket and we have an opportunity
to approve a solution that will not just benefit our community today,
but for generations to come.
Toni Weinstein
Newmarket
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