Keep Rockland Rural

I would like to reply to the opinion article written by Mr. Michael Graham regarding the Rockland Community controversy.

Mr. Graham, I do get it! But I don’t think you do. The residents of the Rockland community have vehemently indicated opposition to the rezoning request being proposed by the management of the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club to be able to build a 55+ community on the grounds of the golf club.

Shame on you, Mr. Graham, for cunningly avoiding any mention of the real concerns this development poses to our community. (i.e., drain of the underground natural water supply, disposal of wastewater, and congestion/safety of the local roads, among others). The Rockland Road bridge over the Railroad tracks is of no consequence until it is built!

I do get that 55+ communities are a great idea. But not in Rockland! With so many other potential development opportunities in Front Royal/Warren County, surely other more appropriate sites are available for such a project.

I do get that I stand with our farmers and neighbors who oppose this development and vehemently reiterate the cry “KEEP ROCKLAND RURAL”

J.Matthew Gaglione
Warren County

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