Hear Mt. Pleasant >> Ken Goldstein

HEAR MOUNT PLEASANT >> Testimonial >> Ken Goldstein


	EMAIL UPDATES

I have lived in my home, located across the street from Don Juan Restaurant, since 1980. During the time Alberto Ferrufino has operated his restaurant, I have never had problems either with Mr. Ferrufino or the manner in which he operates it. Once, several years ago, his trash service picked up before 8:00 on a Saturday morning, long before his restaurant opens. I spoke with him about this, he immediately called the company and there has never been an early morning pick-up since. Our interaction was cordial and he was genuinely upset that the company's mistake disturbed the neighborhood.

Mr. Ferrufino has displayed remarkable patience in dealing with a few people in Mt. Pleasant, some who live nowhere near his restaurant, who are continually objecting to the operation of the restaurant: put up a fence, take it down; hide the trash, don't build a trash shed and other such harassing objections. Throughout he has tried to be a good neighbor, the latest evidence being the beautiful restoration of the restaurant's façade.

I am confident that if Mr. Ferrufino is allowed to offer live music in his restaurant he will do so in a manner considerate of his neighbors. As someone old enough to remember hearing Mary Chapin Carpenter playing at local bars and restaurants, I would not want to deprive local musicians the opportunity to perfect their talents, nor the ability of the neighborhood to enjoy their performances if they choose to do so.

Ken Goldstein, 27 year Mount Pleasant resident, who lives on the commercial strip directly behind one of the affected businesses.