Greed is behind it

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To the Editor:

In 1972, I bought a small lot on Chappy and built a cottage. Several years ago I terminated my phone landlines, as a cell phone could handle all my needs. Even on Chappy I could call anywhere by getting in my car and driving to the ferry parking lot.

I am now 81, and have developed rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson’s. Last year, because of my illnesses, I had a landline reinstalled so I could call 911 in an emergency. This year, due to changing conditions, I am afraid if I fell I could not reach my phone. My cell phone is now my lifeline.

The obvious solution is to add cell phone elements to Bob Fynbo’s antenna. They would be unobservable as almost no one can see his antenna. It would not cost the town anything. So what is the problem? Greed.

The Edgartown selectmen have taken the position that if they can’t collect all the money the phone company would pay to add service to Chappy, then they will not allow anyone else to profit. I guess the selectmen are waiting until someone dies on Chappy because of their inability to call for help.

John W. Fish

Chappaquiddick