While I am not convinced that the proposed ferry terminal will be successful after others have failed, if we are going to have a ferry in Glen Cove, it should be where the previous terminal was located. The fact that Urbitran relocated the terminal further into the harbor so as not to disturb the residents of Sea Cliff adds insult to injury. It appears there is no concern about the impact for those of us who live near Shore Road. It's our hard-earned taxes, not taxes from Sea Cliff, that will be used to pay for this project.

Another attempt at ferry service may be worth a try, but it seems more logical to build a smaller terminal with plans for future expansion, if and when the ferry succeeds. It would certainly be a lot easier on us taxpayers. The mentality that "if you build, it they will come" is foolhardy.

In Port Jefferson, for example, the ferry blends into the downtown area, its shopping and restaurants; it does not overpower them. In this quaint harbor town, one would not envision a huge, glass "sail" that resembles the iceberg that sank the Titanic.

I think that if we want to make the Glen Cove ferry a success, we have to provide something more than just a monstrous ferry terminal that is out of character for our city. We have to encourage residents and visitors to come and stay for awhile at the waterfront, whether they are taking the ferry to New York City or not. My personal opinion is that people are attracted to towns that have a hometown atmosphere. One does not get that "warm and fuzzy" feeling from high-rise buildings. Let's face it, this is not New York City and I don't get the impression that most people embrace high-rise buildings in Glen Cove.

I would love to see a harbor that has the look and feel of a turn-of-the-century waterfront village with cobblestone walks, gaslights and includes shopping, activities and restaurants. Why can't we create an inviting environment that encourages people to come to our harbor, enjoy indoor and outdoor activities and then go to a café or restaurant? Why not build something reminiscent of days gone by that is aesthetically pleasing to look at and will blend in with the harbor, instead of overwhelming it?

Barbara Hall