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Dear KathyNottell and RISchadenfreude,

In 2009 I contacted the DEM, Dept. of Coastal Resources. I asked them if they wanted the name of the biggest polluter of Narragansett Bay. I told them I have fished every square inch of the bay and I know from that experience that the fish are GONE from this one spot where I used to catch buckets of fish full every time from the early 60's until 2009. I told them about a "mountain of asphalt at the bottom of a mile of pavement that washes toxic pollutants into the bay with every rainstorm". They were seriously interested until I told them that the polluter was the City of Warwick at Rocky Point. I used to catch dozens of Tataug there, right in front of the old bridge, but since 2009 I've only caught one.

You're both right. Rocky Point already IS costing the taxpayers a fortune and it already IS a disaster.

The question is, "What do we do about it?" The taxpayers of Warwick need a solution. I personally believe prestigious homes will greatly increase our tax revenue and still preserve much of the beautiful rocky shoreline. I thought Fisher Homes (Hugh Fisher) had a beautiful development plan. I also feel that a new development of this high-end quality will attract new homebuyers to Warwick in all price ranges and help replace the 5,800 taxpayers that have exited Warwick in the last ten years. (according to the U.S. Census).

I respect those who disagree and welcome their alternative ideas.

Until then, this very beautiful piece of land is costing the taxpayers; not benefitting them.

Happy Valentines everyone.

Rick Corrente

The Taxpayers Mayor