Next to its residents, Waterboro’s most valuable asset are its lakes and rural landscape. The Comprehensive Plan suggests that we use these assets to attract businesses based on tourism.

The Little Ossipee Lake Campground is that type of business. It brings in tax dollars and customers while making minimal demands on the town’s resources.

Two years ago, the campground owners applied for an expansion. The new campsites would be built in an area not visible from the lake.

A couple of days before their first public hearing, an anonymous flyer was circulated that completely distorted this proposal and focused attention on the campground’s dock area. The rumors that were spread still persist today and are referred to as if they are facts.

As part of the application process, the owners, their engineer and the Planning Board developed a layout for the dock area:

• It would be a rectangular system that would enclose a protected swimming area.

• It would not block access to other businesses.

• The owners would provide a slip for boater access to Lakeside Market.

There would NOT be a 90-foot pier or a marina.

This corner of the lake is already used commercially.

The owners are good people; they run a clean, family-oriented business. They should be encouraged and supported. Instead, their names have been dragged through the mud.

I understand that some people will oppose this application, and that is their right. But please, do that based on the facts, not the rumors.

The application, public hearings and workshops are public information available at the Waterboro town website and Code Enforcement office.

Thank you.

Tim Neill
Waterboro Town Selectman