After more than 18 months of discussion about the pros and cons of The Salamander Inn project, Middleburg's Town Council has announced they will meet in closed session to discuss their final position on the proposal.

Some critics of the Council's decision reluctantly support it, arguing that, at this point, nearly anything that will move the Council along is probably worth doing.

We at the Eccentric believe that the citizens of Middleburg, and all those who dare to drink our water, deserve to hear, first hand, the views of each and every member of the Council on this vital issue.

Freedom of the Press. Freedom of Information. Accountability of elected officials. It's a "Democracy" thing.