This letter was written by Charles R. Denton, Manchester, NH.
To the editor;
Regarding the future of Hackett Hill ("Green vs Green,"
March 11-17), I am with those who favor saving this rare and special
ecosystem for future generations. Once "developed," it can not be
restored.
Our descendents will need and treasure Hackett Hill, perhaps with the Shaker song, "Verdant Groves";
"Here we walk in the verdant grove/Where lilies far are growing./Here in love and sweet repose,/ and gentle rivers flowing."
Another letter was written by Laura Magzis, Penacook, NH.
To the editor;
I am
writing to thank you for John Zorabian's piece on the possibility
that the Hackett Hill property will be developed further. Though I do
not live in Manchester, I am near enough to enjoy its open spaces and
waterways. These are a precious heritage, one that New Hampshire
communities risk squandering. Development in southern and central NH
has been rapid in recent years; it is likely to become much more
rapid with the widening of I-93. I fear that we will begin to
resemble parts of New Jersey and Connecticut. In other words, we will
no longer have easy access to forests, wetlands, and meadows. We will
exchange these for big box stores, thus losing much of our
uniqueness. Many towns and cities in the region are scrambling to
preserve open space. I am therefore surprised that the mayor and
aldermen are considering this move. I do hope they will think long
and hard before proceeding further to develop Hackett Hill.