As I sat at the Woodbridge Plan and Zoning meeting Monday night I couldn't help noticing it was standing room only.
There were many children and young adults in attendance as well. All because a gun shop wants to open a firearms store.
The meeting room was so filled with people it was warm and stuffy. If you were near the back of the room as I was (so I could take notes) it was also hard to hear the presenters. The board members were even harder to hear.
I couldn't help wondering why the town does not have a public address system of some kind. Not only would it be easier for the audience to hear but the commissioners wouldn't have to yell to be heard.
It was also difficult to hear because so many audience members were having their own discussions. Additionally, some of those against the gun shop were incredibility rude to the two men who want to open the shop while they were making their presentation.
Just because you don't happen to agree with someone does not give you the right to be rude when they are speaking. If you have a counterpoint it was obvious the zoning board would have given you a chance to speak as well.
The next meeting on the issue is May 7.