The headline reads (in the March 9 Examiner), "Nottermans File Law-suit Against Roosevelt Planners Over Failed Development Application"; it should have read, "We Failed to Present a Good Development Application but We’re Going to Sue You Anyway."

Common sense dictates that a good development proposal be beneficial to both the developer and Roosevelt. There are a few basic rules: Consistency in the overall design with what we have now (houses backing onto borough-owned green acres), ratables that lower taxes, utility expansion at minimal cost to the borough, and reduction in water-sewer rates.

The Nottermans have every right to sell their land for profit; we have every right to reject the proposal if it does not meet our goals. They should direct their frustration and anger at Matzel and Mumford for presenting a proposal that anybody with half a brain would not approve. Matzel and Mumford could have easily granted an extension if they really believed in their application.

Unfortunately for you and me, it’s only about money, not about doing the right thing.

Stuart Kaufman

Roosevelt