proposing to use a parcel of land that is presently underused。 The
resort will attract guests who will patronize local businesses。 Food
outlets； entertainment houses； restaurants； real estate
establishments…all stand to gain from the Rye Beach plex。 The
condominium plex will bring untold tax revenue both to state and
local purses。 Given the easy access to this area by the federal highway
system； the condominium units will be in high demand year round。〃
Chloe found herself listening closely； wondering how this could be the
same man who had once chosen to live on a munal farm in Kentucky。
That free…spirited Ross was a far cry from this entrepreneurial one。
Trying to reconcile the two was impossible。
Howard leaned close。 〃He's a powerful speaker。 What do you think？
Will he have them sold before we even present our side？〃
She answered without taking her eyes from Ross。 〃Lord； I hope not。 I
often work with groups of shoreline residents。 They feel strongly about
the land； which is their finest resource。 I'll be appealing for the
preservation of that resource。〃
〃You're a powerful speaker yourself； Chloe。 I heard you address that
group on Martha's Vineyard on the subject of natural erosion patterns。
You had them eating out of the palm of your hand。〃
Chloe gave a crooked smile。 〃Many of the issues are the same here。
Let's hope they buy it； too。〃
Ross finished his formal presentation and opened the floor for
questions。 A podium and microphone had been set up in the center aisle
of the auditorium。 One by one； those residents e
forward。 Most asked about specifics； all of which Chloe noted on her
pad
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