We would like to make a proposal to
you. It is clear that the town is in
need of year round public restrooms. I
have information from Robin Bennett that the town has set aside approximately
$10,000 towards this capital project. We
would like to form a Capital Campaign Committee to raise enough money to be
combined with the funds that have already been set aside to build a small
visitor’s center with year round public restrooms on the site of the existing
temporary restrooms. We would like to
propose the following arrangements as a starting place for discussion: the
facility would be owned by the town; in exchange for operating the facility and
paying for heat and electricity the Chamber of Commerce would be allowed to
occupy the space rent free; the Town would contribute the monthly water and
sewer for the facility. There are many other fine points that would need to be
addressed, but this gives you an idea of what we are proposing.
We would like to know if this is something you would be
interested in pursuing.
Recently we have been approached by Southwest Harbor Town Manager, Don Lagrange about actively pursuing this project. Several Chamber of Commerce members have indicated their interest in making a permanent home for the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber members, Skip Wilson, Sandy Johnson and Jim King have expressed their support.
If you as a Chamber member support the pursuit of this project we would very much like to hear from you! We have some members willing to volunteer their time to make this project a reality. Please share your comments on this blog or reply to info@acadiachamber.com. Without your support and interest, the project cannot go forward.
