Robbins Report

Aiming for compliance, the Bookstore Restaurant begins construction on a new septic system

The Wellfleet Bookstore, on the road to compliance

Photographs and Story by Peter Robbins

With an approved set of plans, and permit in hand, the Bookstore Restaurant began the long overdue project of building a new, much needed septic system.  After what seemed like an eternity of non-compliance and enforcement issues, the iconic Wellfleet Restaurant began work last Monday. Robert Our trucks and machinery carried soil to and fro as the parking lot was prepped for installation.  It was a long, and for some, emotional process.

As work began, passing Wellfleetians stopped to express their opinions.  One person felt a new septic was long overdue, and should have been built a long time ago. Others, although sympathetic to the owners of the restaurant, could not understand how they were allowed to operate without a license for so long.  Some praised the Wellfleet Board of Health while others pointed fingers and felt the issue should have been dealt with much sooner.

I count myself among those who are happy this issue has finally come to an end and look forward to the owners remaining compliant.  I know I am not alone in wishing the owners continued success in 2009!