Letter: Closure of Front Street during June was a ‘wonderful’ idea

Published 1:30 am Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Editor,

I was saddened to hear a minority of businesses in Coupeville prevented the closure of Front Street for the month of June. What a missed opportunity to recoup some of the valuable tourist dollars lost during closures due to COVID-19.

Just think how wonderful it would be to have restaurants and stores move out onto Front Street so shoppers and diners would feel safe to enjoy the charm of Coupeville while being able to keep safe social distancing.

Those against the proposal cited a loss of 20 parking spots during the closure. It seems to me folks figure out how to get into town and park during Musselfest or during the arts and crafts festival.

I would hope the council will continue promoting this creative idea for later months this summer.

Claire Vorauer

Coupeville