There’s a new sign in town.
Pounded into the dirt right next to the proposed boys and girls club site on the Wood Islands hill is a for sale sign.
The owner isn’t waiting for a final outcome on the future of the club and he’s ready to take a loss on his residential property just to get out.
Bruce Coyle says he likes kids, but not enough to live beside a youth club day in and day out.
“I just know it will likely end up here...so we’re putting it up for sale to see if we can unload it,” he said, easing himself back into a wheelchair. “We wouldn’t even think of selling otherwise.”
He’s one of a few homeowners that will border the proposed youth club property and is concerned about the constant noise and property devaluation.
The town council is currently in discussion with the club operators about a possible second option and location and the future will get further airing at a council/public meeting tonight.
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Coyle said the town council shouldn’t trample on the rights of taxpaying homeowners and efforts should be made to find a suitable location elsewhere.
“I feel like the residents who own homes in this area have just been screwed over,’’ he said in an exclusive interview with The Guardian. “We had no advance notice on this…..we didn’t know a youth club was moving in until we heard it in the news. And now when we raise concerns and complain, everyone, including those who don’t even live in the town, call us mean and nasty.”
Coyle said his home is his only investment and his retirement fund.
“We enjoy our backyard for the peace and quiet and we spend a lot of time on the deck...that will all change,’’ he said. “And please don’t tell me kids don’t make noise. Of course they do, and that’s fine...I just don’t want to hear it beside me.”
Coyle has lived in the house for five years, but is so annoyed he’s willing to take what the real estate agent told him would likely be a dollar loss of 30 to 40 per cent.
“If the council is going to do this to residents, I’m afraid I’m outta here…..they have no business putting it here.”
Coyle said if he can sell quickly enough because of the reduced price, he’ll seek a rental in Charlottetown.
“I’m on a pension and can’t afford such a loss, but I’ve got little choice,’’ he said. “I’ve love it here, but I will have to move away.”
There’s a new sign in town.
Pounded into the dirt right next to the proposed boys and girls club site on the Wood Islands hill is a for sale sign.
The owner isn’t waiting for a final outcome on the future of the club and he’s ready to take a loss on his residential property just to get out.
Bruce Coyle says he likes kids, but not enough to live beside a youth club day in and day out.
“I just know it will likely end up here...so we’re putting it up for sale to see if we can unload it,” he said, easing himself back into a wheelchair. “We wouldn’t even think of selling otherwise.”
He’s one of a few homeowners that will border the proposed youth club property and is concerned about the constant noise and property devaluation.
The town council is currently in discussion with the club operators about a possible second option and location and the future will get further airing at a council/public meeting tonight.
RELATED: Montague mayor says looking for solutions for Boys and Girls Club
Coyle said the town council shouldn’t trample on the rights of taxpaying homeowners and efforts should be made to find a suitable location elsewhere.
“I feel like the residents who own homes in this area have just been screwed over,’’ he said in an exclusive interview with The Guardian. “We had no advance notice on this…..we didn’t know a youth club was moving in until we heard it in the news. And now when we raise concerns and complain, everyone, including those who don’t even live in the town, call us mean and nasty.”
Coyle said his home is his only investment and his retirement fund.
“We enjoy our backyard for the peace and quiet and we spend a lot of time on the deck...that will all change,’’ he said. “And please don’t tell me kids don’t make noise. Of course they do, and that’s fine...I just don’t want to hear it beside me.”
Coyle has lived in the house for five years, but is so annoyed he’s willing to take what the real estate agent told him would likely be a dollar loss of 30 to 40 per cent.
“If the council is going to do this to residents, I’m afraid I’m outta here…..they have no business putting it here.”
Coyle said if he can sell quickly enough because of the reduced price, he’ll seek a rental in Charlottetown.
“I’m on a pension and can’t afford such a loss, but I’ve got little choice,’’ he said. “I’ve love it here, but I will have to move away.”
