Time for a tidy up
I am appalled at the state of the Martinborough Square. For years now each morning, especially at weekends, the amount of rubbish, broken glass, cans and cardboard containers left lying around the seating areas is disgusting. I hate to think what visitors impressions are when trying to have a quiet civilised snack at one of the broken, down filthy concrete seats and tables. Is there not a liquor ban in place? If so why are there no signs in place to try and deter the offenders.
Are the council contractors emptying the public rubbish bins not required to clean up/sweep any rubbish left lying around in public places ? If not, the council need to review its operation in this area.
Apart from the rubbish, the state of the concrete seating is disgusting. Can they not be water blasted clean once or twice a year and washed down with disinfectant as required. It is not rocket science to see what needs doing. The square is the heart of the town and needs to leave a lasting good impression on visitors and tourists a like.
Maybe the council should have a working bee involving councillors and staff so they can see the issue first hand.
Warwick Bullock
‘Another New Look’
Your article/photo of the ‘New Look’ given to former ‘Eyesore Weather Station at Lake Ferry’ in February’s Martinborough .Star’ was delightful. It prompts me to enquire re possibility of a similar art support competition , in Martinborough. Keeping in mind one desolate/ugly ‘Eyesore’ right in the midst of our busy tourist village.
The so-called bus shelter, on the corner of Ohio/Kitchener Streets.
It is without any indication of its purpose….even without bus time tables…as it stares empty seated, at the smart boutique shops across the road from it… with the new bus stop right around the corner…without a bus shelter., in Kitchener St.
Could not this unused ‘eyesore’ be upgraded to some useful purpose, with possible artistic decorations??
Living in hope and anticipation!!
Sonya Roper
