From Retiring Guy's postcard collection
Manitowoc City Council rejects community garden. Union Park neighbors object to proposal. (Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter, 5/6/2014)
Just like sidewalks and roundabouts and bike/pedestrian paths. “I have learned in the past five years (serving on the council) that if there is a lot of resistance to a project, rarely is it successful,” Hennessey said after several residents living near municipal Union Park, bounded by Sixth, Seventh, State and Park streets, took advantage of public input to voice their opposition.
Patrick, no one is sayin' that the entire 3.72-acre park is going to be a garden. Some of those speaking in opposition said Union Park should remain totally open to those using it for recreational purposes. “The garden would alienate and disenfranchise the very neighborhood it claims to support ... let’s keep Union Park open for play,” said Patrick Hanson, a Seventh Street resident.
What you see below is just a small portion of Union Park. My wife is from Manitowoc County, so I've had the opportunity to drive past and walk through this park on numerous occasions. Let's just say I've never seen it overused.
Too bad Patrick couldn't tell us what's really on his mind.
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