In a recent newspaper article ("Foot soldiers fight to preserve nature and a way of life" - Sunday, January 30, 2005 by Sally Goldenberg) a representative of D.R. Horton, the developer, said "I think there's a lot of fear and hype generating from this." in reference to our website.

This is not true, nor is it our intent. We absolutely research our statements before mailing or posting. Perhaps HE is fearing the hype created by our calling out the unanswered questions regarding this development?

We get information from experts - respected professionals including Sussex County's planners and staffers at N.J. Community Affairs Division of Smart Growth. We pride ourselves on presenting data as accurately as possible.

As an example, the developer states "the project will not exacerbate clogged roads because most residents will be retired". We know this is not a proposed retirement community...it is simply considered age restricted.

As such, Sussex County's planners have stated "that the traffic estimates from developers of age restricted projects are often substantially understated, because most people between 55 & 65 and even above 65 are not retired, nor are the back-at-home kids/young adults often living with them in these communities. Thus the traffic estimates from the developers, which are apparently typically based on a 'retirement' community, are modest compared to what actually happens in these age restricted communities." We know what the traffic is already like...we live here. Think of the impact an additional 1200-1500 cars will have on our local roads.



The next two Stanhope meetings will be on March 22nd and 29th, both at 8PM at the Stanhope Town Hall. Representatives of CCH/HOPE will be in attendance. Please join us in helping them to voice their concerns to Stanhope's Town Council regarding the impact on their community from this project.

Thank you, and remember - Not In Our Town!

Sincerely,

CCH/HOPE Coalition