I was disgusted to read of Council’s decision to allow a road to be built through Bangalow’s cemetery. The cemetery land was originally gifted to the community by an early pioneer for the purpose of providing a cemetery and Bangalow treasures its cemetery; Jan Hulbert would be truly appalled were she still with us.
Both our Historical Society and our Community Association strongly recommended refusal, Council staff also, yet only two councillors voted against the proposal – Crs Coorey and Dey. Sadly I understand neither of these two genuine community representatives will be standing again; we will miss them.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
