Editor, Gazette-Journal:
Much could be said about how badly the Mathews County Board of Supervisors has managed the Hole in the Wall property over an extended period. Going forward, the board should:

Apologize to Mr. Casale for ordering the closure of his restaurant without prior notice. Reimburse him for the revenue he lost. Allow and encourage him to reopen immediately to continue serving the residents of Mathews County.
Apologize to the 39 Mathews residents that went without work because of its unilateral and without a court-backed closure order. Reimburse them for the wages they lost.
Expeditiously offer to sell the property to Mr. Casale for a negotiated amount; or:
Find and contract with a local property management firm to fairly and professionally look after the best interests of all parties involved. At the very least it may be able to obtain timely and valid pump and haul invoices from the county treasurer.
Review the Mathews County Policies and Procedures Manual to determine...