The letter Mr. Richichi wrote was not constructive in the least; it was
an attack on this Valley! I think that we all know how tough the
economy is right now and all businesses small and large are struggling,
but to blame his lack of business on the attitudes of others is
ridiculous! I know that he has only been here for three years, but that
should be long enough to have his facts straight! Not looking like we
are ready for changing seasons because we have not hung banners and
tacky decorations throughout our town? Has he failed to notice the fall
displays that happen around local businesses each year? The lights and
sleighs full of presents and the decorated tree in the Village Square?
The decorations that take real dedication and creativity and man hours!
His letter was rude, hostile and full of negativity and yet he blames
the other businesses for acting this way toward tourists. Does he
realize that he states over and over that "Waitsfield" is the town that
is to blame and the town that is losing business, yet Alta was in
Warren? The other businesses that he mentioned were a part of this
Valley for years. I highly doubt that it was the "grunts and snarls" of
Waitsfield that caused these businesses to close their doors. Once
again it is a tough economy!
I end this letter wondering if Mr. Richichi thinks that by bashing
other businesses and our community that they in turn will refer
customers his way?
Andrea Thompson Petrasch
South Duxbury
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