I lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., during a building boom. Whenever new houses were built, the developer was required to allocate funds toward a new school. The figure they contributed was based on how their particular project would impact the school system. It was a way of planning for the future so that the community would not be left holding the bill. Our taxes in Colorado Springs were a fraction of what they are in Millstone, and we had Blue Ribbon schools.
Why can’t something similar be done in Millstone? Perhaps making development less profitable would also help slow growth to our area. Unless we plan better for the future, the cycle of overcrowding in our schools will continue and our tax bills will continue to grow. Isn’t there a better way?
Kristine Cruz
Millstone