To the Editor:

I am writing in response to your article in the Wareham Week with regard to the proposed affordable housing development at 3102 Cranberry Highway which falls under the perview of the Massachusetts Department of Community and Housing Development.

I am very disturbed at the fact that there is such opposition of the residents of the town to the having such a development in Wareham. Currently, I am a resident of the affordable housing development known as Village Court in Mattapoisett. If it were not for this type of affordable housing available in Mattapoisett, I would not be able to live in this town. It is mainly occupied by senior citizens who would also not be able to remain in a town where they were born. We are all on limited income which would not allow us to touch any other apartments in this area.

I am particularly disturbed by the fact that Wareham residents refer to this type of housing as "warehousing" rather than housing for folks who are in need. Also the fact that the location of this building is referred to being a deterrent to the "gateway to Cape Cod...not the armpit."

In addition, as I have not seen a preview of what it will look like, I really do not think is will look like Las Vegas. In addition, if this project were to house mainly elderly residents, I do not see how it will impact the school system, nor put a strain on traffic in the area since most seniors in our situation cannot afford to have their own transportation and who depend heavily on the services provided to the local Council on Aging and rides to doctor's appointments.

Respectfully,

Stephanie Mitchell