b'C H A P T E R F I VEboards conviction that mooring problems in the harbor were critical. FCW expected Waterways to vigorously pursue implementation of the plans provisions on Stage Harbor moorings, with the initial stages being in place for the 1993 boating season.Following Summer Town Meeting, Kimball wrote The Chronicle to state his view that The plan is superb. Now we all need to help ensure that it goes into effect as soon as possible. However, Chathams voices were not yet singing in unison.The price of neglectThis was The Chronicles headline over its single editorial in the issue of August 13, 1992. In a word, Town Hall, said the paper, had a history of neglecting Chathams waterways. The resources devoted to them were feeble, at best. To be more specific, during that year the community was devoting less than two percent of its overall budget to waterways-related departments. 3That editorial declaration paralleled tough comments that same week by Dick Miller, in speaking to selectmen. He was there to announce formally the $5,000 being advanced by FCW But he had more to say. His remarks, he said, were the opening salvo in the towns budget season just ahead, adding:I am astounded when I hear otherwise rationalpeopleincluding some town officials -say that theyll he damned if theyllpay for services on the water out of the tax base. Well, I can tell you right now there wouldnt be any tax base if it werentfor the attractions of the water.Richard Miller, front, had no sympathy at all for those in Chatham who said theyd be damned if they would pay for services related to the waterways out of the tax base.The C hronicle chimed in, saying it was time forthe town to put more of its money where its resources are.70'