One would think that if Montgomery County was seeking community feedback on the furniture they're considering for the future Wheaton Library and Recreation Center, that they would seek it in Wheaton, right? But Wheaton residents are hearing two different stories: County Council President Roger Berliner stated in a late-June email that furniture would be tested at the interim Wheaton Library, located in the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad ballroom. County Library Department officials, however, have suggested the furniture "test bed" would be at the Rockville Memorial Library, according to Wheaton Regional Park Neighborhood Association President Kimblyn Persaud.
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Interim Wheaton Library at
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Persaud questioned why Wheaton residents should have to travel that far, and pay for parking at Rockville Town Square, when the interim library is in the neighborhood and has free parking. She also noted that the furniture options have not been shown on the Department of General Services project website for community review.
In an email to Berliner, Persaud is seeking clarification of the testing location.
Are Wheaton butts different than Rockville butts? Why would Wheaton residents need to be the ones who test the furniture's quality?
ReplyDelete11:35: I think all aspects of the furniture are of concern to Wheaton residents, who are the ones who will be patronizing the new library. Design, form, colors, and ergonomics.
DeleteI've never heard so much whining about the cost of parking as I have from whoever it is that writes for this blog. Scarce resources cost more. Deal with it.
ReplyDelete10:16: What are the "scarce resources" in this case? Parking is free at the interim Wheaton Library. Why should residents have to pay several dollars just to sit in a library chair?
DeleteYou don't have to pay for parking at Rockville Memorial Library - it's free for up to two hours with validation - seems like more than enough time to see if your Wheaton butt fits the Rockville chairs. Ms. Persaud is misinformed, and I'm surprised that Robert Dyer did not correct this.
DeleteRobert, as the blogger of Rockville Nights I'd think you'd know Rockville Library validates parking. Were you unaware of that or were you hoping the readers here would be unaware of that? It's concerning, either way.
DeleteYou always call them out, so they will always troll you. Keep calling them out. Sticks and stones...
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