It must be obvious by this point that we are having some construction going on next door. We have known about the dorm for some time now. However, what we were NOT aware of was that the "construction fence" was to take up half our yard. I consider this unacceptable and in many ways unfair and unsafe to the students. The Department and the 3D Area specifically, have received NO communication about this project or about the impact it would have on our area. For example, right now there can be no raku firing if they put up the fence in the proposed location. They say they may even put a road in back through there to access the new dorms. Geesh.
Bill Baggett, our new Chair, has been appraised of the situation and has come to see the site, and is just as distressed as I am. He is currently trying to contact the Dean to protest what is going on. He has instructed James and I NOT to do anything. Not to move any supplies or equipment, nothing, until he gives us notice.
I do want to stress that we do wish to be good neighbors and don't want to stand in the way of progress but it's hard to stay sane when we have all been so disregarded.
I will Post regular updates as I get them. Don't be afraid to post your comments about the whole thing.
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