I would like to go on record questioning the merits of the purchase of the Bancroft property.
My concern, in part, is fueled by my nagging premonition that if the borough does go ahead with this purchase, Radnor Field will be “sold” or re-zoned for development in the near future to offset the cost of purchasing, developing and maintaining the Bancroft property.
After all, the Board of Education President, Steve Weinstein, at an earlier BOE meeting, said something to the effect that Radnor Field could possibly be used for low income housing development, as it would be more appropriate for such development on that side of tow.
Although this idea is currently “off the table,” I can envision this happening.
Radnor Field is the only open space for residents to use and enjoy in this quadrant of the borough.
Many of residents in the Estates section of the borough purchased their homes knowing that this open recreational area was nearby.
After my husband completed his military commitment during the Vietnam War era, we chose to purchase our home near Radnor Field.
We enjoyed using the field for years with our children as they were growing up and would like to see future generations of families afforded the same opportunity.
Patricia Van Cleve
