To: Town of Falmouth Board of Selectmen and Zoning Board of Appeals, The Massachusetts State House, The Massachusetts State Senate, and Governor Charlie Baker

Parents & Community Against Proposed Gosnold Acute Dual Diagnosis Facility Within 100 Feet of a P...

Stop the proposed expansion of Gosnold's acute detox & dual diagnosis with a lockdown unit facility next door to Morse Pond School in Falmouth, MA. There is no similar facility in the state that is located less than 0.25 miles from a public school. Our children deserve to receive an education in our schools that protect their safety, health, and welfare while learning in an environment free from anxiety. We do not support this proposed location, which is currently less than 100 feet from the school.

Why is this important?

Concerned because we are unable to find an example of a similar facility being implemented successfully anywhere in the country next to a school. We are concerned over the safety, health, and welfare of our children and the elderly, our most vulnerable populations being directly next door. We have found some rehab facilities near private schools and daycares that have had documented issues, however, none of these facilities is of the same type and caliber of the one being proposed.