Resident applauds board for day-care center decision

I am writing this letter in response to the letter of Aug. 30 concerning the day-care center. The owner purchased a home at this address, had it torn down, and planned the construction of a day-care center in an area zoned as residential.

I am certainly not against daycare centers. As an educator, mother and grandmother, I, too, am an advocate for children. I am opposed to the building of this facility in an area zoned as residential. As a 50-year resident, I am committed to preserving the integrity of my neighborhood and, therefore, the integrity of Long Branch.

At the hearing, it was gratifying to know the feelings of the residents of this area were considered. The Zoning Board deserves to be commended for its decision to uphold the zoning ordinance.

Andrea Sorrentino

Long Branch