Letter from Paul Singh

Why Is Project Not Welcome?

I write to you today with a heavy heart, deeply saddened by the recent opposition to a project I have been passionate about—a park in our village dedicated to raising awareness for autism. Over the past week, after I posted signs on my corner lot announcing this project, I was both surprised and disheartened to learn that some members of our community felt strongly enough to call village officials in opposition.

My intention behind this project is simple and pure: to create a space that will not only spread awareness about autism but also serve as a peaceful, green space for everyone in the community to enjoy. As a father and a local businessperson, I wanted to bring this initiative to Milford because it is where I live and my family lives, and where I believe good things can take root.

It is hard for me to understand how a project meant to celebrate neurodiversity and offer something beautiful to the community could be seen in a negative light. I hoped it would be embraced by Milford as a unique and noble effort to create something meaningful—right here, rather than in another community.