_{George Pratt, Altamont}

_{Simon Litten, retired research scientist, Department of Environmental Conservation, Altamont}

_{Gail Severson Cowan Wariner, Park City, Utah}

About 15 residents gave impassioned speeches, all of them opposed to the plan for a larger lot for the gas station and convenience store.

_{Kristin Casey, Altamont}

Why was the zoning for a property targeted by a proposal for Stewart's Shops changed from light commercial to residential by the comprehensive plan?

 The village board is set to make a decision on the application at the public hearing scheduled for Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the village hall.

_{Robert M. Rabbin, Altamont}

_{Ed Cowley III, Altamont}

James R. Greene, who headed the village planning board when Stewart’s was exploring options in Altamont, said it was “an outright fabrication” that the board had suggested purchasing property in order to resolve issues.