When something new is proposed in an area it goes before the Planning Board —people who are affected are allowed to have their say. They invested in their properties. This is especially important in a residential area. Where there are guests accommodations, people go crazy when they hear the tanks clanging early in the morning. Believe me we know first hand. If a business that makes noise, traffic, etc., was already approved in the area, it is less likely a second one will. Just too much noise and commercial traffic. Would you be happy to have it next to your house or even worse your place of business if that business is providing a nice relaxing vacation to paying guests? I don’t think it is/was personal. This stuff happens all the time. They might be able to work out some sweeteners on the appeal, but honestly if I dive op, fishing, or any type of business that started early or finished late bought the lot next to me I would fight it tooth and nail. I think very highly of Divetech, but it wouldn’t matter if I loved or despised “who” it was, they would be taking something away from me that I paid up for when choosing the location where I live. We get our Nitrox pumped in the location their present pumping facility. I would not want that next door to me even if the actual pumping is done in a silent facility. Ops are picking up and dropping off tanks from early morning until late at night. Absolutely no offense meant to a great dive op, but the folks who invested in homes have rights too.