The last week in the news has shed some major positive developments for the Downtown that will make positive strides in bringing a vibrant downtown that will keep momentum moving forward for years to come.
It was reported that the old building that was once D&J Auto and is now owned by the Benson's will become a new building that will be something like the Bolio building across the street. The Bensons are looking to make this building a mixed use building with retail on lower level, office space on mid- level and apartment/housing on top level. This should be in front of planning soon.
Speaking about the Bolio building the DEDC has received a loan from the Executive council (state) for this building.
There is a new business coming in across from Jake D's. I should say it is not a new business but they have relocated to the downtown from Crystal Ave. Welcome Bachman's Florist! I walked by a few ago and saw the owners hanging up a nice sign. They told me they are moving in for Labor Day! We wish them the very best in their new home.
Anthony's Cusina is up and running. I had a chance to get in and taste the special of the day. Nice atmosphere and very friendly employees!
Sambitno's awning looks incredible! Can't wait to sample this North End Italian food.
And we are still ready to go with the big intersection of Rte 102 and Crystal/Birch intersection improvements for 2008. Take the utility lines underground, re-align the intersection, add additional turning lanes. This will be a major improvement!
I have not seen this much movement in the downtown for a long time.
We must keep the positive things going! and keep supporting the business owners!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Desperate Times
The "John Burtis" project (aka the lets get Ann Evans a new street project so that bad truck drivers who make deliveries to her store don't have to make tight right hand turns project )keeps getting distorted as the voting comes near. His latest letter to the Derry News certainly shows how desperate these project participants have become.
Yes, this post is about Manning St proposed roadway!
Two Months ago it was Mr. Burtis himself who claimed that there were no traffic studies done in the area and that I was simply making this up because he wants to paint a picture of a councilman who should not vote because of a "perceived" benefit. ( What that benefit is I would like to know? The claim is I don't want extra traffic in my pristine neighborhood)
After I located the study and posted it on this blog did the Burtis team start to create new reasons for putting in the road. reasons that don't focus on facts from the study. Stay tuned as the reasons are getting more and more outrageous
I stated from the very beginning that I do not want this project because it is an absolute waste of taxpayers money. Did I know about this study? Yes. I had read it the first time around when it was first discussed. Did I read it? Absolutely and this is how I knew it would have NO IMPACT on traffic flow in the area. Did I come to the conclusion that it makes no sense building the road because no traffic flow improvements would be had and that spending 80K is a waste come from reading the report?
The answer is YES. However the "burtis project" members want you to think otherwise.
Mr Burtis wants the street to alleviate Rte 102 traffic which he compares to the Sana Monica freeway in California
Mr.Cooper wants the street so that downtown air pollution will just dis-appear
Mr Dimmock wants it because he's tired of having only two additional choices to get to town hall instead of three from his home around the corner.
and finally Ms Evans wants it so that her delivery drivers are happy- she even used that old tried and true tactic of she already knows how the vote will come out and that she holds out no hope of getting what she wants.
Lets all recap the facts:
1) Study makes no recommendation to do this road from a traffic alleviation standpoint
2) It will cost 80K to pave this extension and additional costs every year thereafter for maintenance
3) The bike path runs down this proposed street and there is not room for both. The feds gave us fed funds and they must approve this or will have to give back funds possibly
4) It is not an approved street via RSA law. Its an old rail way corridor and was never officially laid out according to law.
Now I ask you the readers- do you want facts or do you want smoke and mirrors? For the Burtis project members new mantra " desperate times deserves desperate measures and that last letter to the Derry News takes the cake!
Yes, this post is about Manning St proposed roadway!
Two Months ago it was Mr. Burtis himself who claimed that there were no traffic studies done in the area and that I was simply making this up because he wants to paint a picture of a councilman who should not vote because of a "perceived" benefit. ( What that benefit is I would like to know? The claim is I don't want extra traffic in my pristine neighborhood)
After I located the study and posted it on this blog did the Burtis team start to create new reasons for putting in the road. reasons that don't focus on facts from the study. Stay tuned as the reasons are getting more and more outrageous
I stated from the very beginning that I do not want this project because it is an absolute waste of taxpayers money. Did I know about this study? Yes. I had read it the first time around when it was first discussed. Did I read it? Absolutely and this is how I knew it would have NO IMPACT on traffic flow in the area. Did I come to the conclusion that it makes no sense building the road because no traffic flow improvements would be had and that spending 80K is a waste come from reading the report?
The answer is YES. However the "burtis project" members want you to think otherwise.
Mr Burtis wants the street to alleviate Rte 102 traffic which he compares to the Sana Monica freeway in California
Mr.Cooper wants the street so that downtown air pollution will just dis-appear
Mr Dimmock wants it because he's tired of having only two additional choices to get to town hall instead of three from his home around the corner.
and finally Ms Evans wants it so that her delivery drivers are happy- she even used that old tried and true tactic of she already knows how the vote will come out and that she holds out no hope of getting what she wants.
Lets all recap the facts:
1) Study makes no recommendation to do this road from a traffic alleviation standpoint
2) It will cost 80K to pave this extension and additional costs every year thereafter for maintenance
3) The bike path runs down this proposed street and there is not room for both. The feds gave us fed funds and they must approve this or will have to give back funds possibly
4) It is not an approved street via RSA law. Its an old rail way corridor and was never officially laid out according to law.
Now I ask you the readers- do you want facts or do you want smoke and mirrors? For the Burtis project members new mantra " desperate times deserves desperate measures and that last letter to the Derry News takes the cake!
Friday, August 17, 2007
Town Council Meeting 8/14
What an interesting town council meeting we had the other night. Could make a Hollywood movie out of this last meeting.
First we had our consent agenda: On it was a public hearing pertaining to an EIS study and Exit 4A. Seems we need to have some additional funding to make sure we are ready for the new exit.
Mr Carney raised an objection and wanted this postponed because of the uncertainty about the Rte 93 expansion that has been in the news recently. As many are aware, The state says it has limited money and may decide to widen from Salem to Windham for now. ( This would be a huge mistake as most of the motorists using 93 are from Manch, Derry Londonderry)
Mr Carney in my opinion is wrong about this because it will cost more money if postponed. The money is for the study to be ready for 4A when it comes- Postponing will cost taxpayers more money in the long run.
Next up is the public hearing for the never ending saga of conservation land. The last few weeks has been interesting to say the least about the WEST DERRY vs EAST DERRY treatment of land conservation ( This story has had a life of its own and continues with public hearings coming up)
An emergency preamble got shot down about parking ban along side Mt Pleasant street. It seems most of the highway safety committee believe it will be an issue with buses when school starts. Carney, Coyle,Fairbanks voted down the emergency and because it needed 2/3rd vote it failed. Lets see how the buses fair if any issues come up. And if they do- you may go to the town's web page and look up those councilors numbers and let them know how you feel.
The municipal center will now have an ATM in it so that you can have options when paying your bills.
And then the what everyone waits for all night: Public forum. The same cast that comes most meetings were there and then The Police Union head Mike Houle approached and spoke to the full council about the Morale issues. Twenty officers in street clothing came to support Houle and show a united front. Stay tuned for the next episode:
Of yes, almost forgot. We know know the real reason that there is a push for Manning street to go in and its for the pleasure of one business. She said it herself. Even when studies are against it, even when spending 80K for a wasted project is spoken about. This small groups wants it for that one business. This issue will be discussed next month.
What are your thoughts?
First we had our consent agenda: On it was a public hearing pertaining to an EIS study and Exit 4A. Seems we need to have some additional funding to make sure we are ready for the new exit.
Mr Carney raised an objection and wanted this postponed because of the uncertainty about the Rte 93 expansion that has been in the news recently. As many are aware, The state says it has limited money and may decide to widen from Salem to Windham for now. ( This would be a huge mistake as most of the motorists using 93 are from Manch, Derry Londonderry)
Mr Carney in my opinion is wrong about this because it will cost more money if postponed. The money is for the study to be ready for 4A when it comes- Postponing will cost taxpayers more money in the long run.
Next up is the public hearing for the never ending saga of conservation land. The last few weeks has been interesting to say the least about the WEST DERRY vs EAST DERRY treatment of land conservation ( This story has had a life of its own and continues with public hearings coming up)
An emergency preamble got shot down about parking ban along side Mt Pleasant street. It seems most of the highway safety committee believe it will be an issue with buses when school starts. Carney, Coyle,Fairbanks voted down the emergency and because it needed 2/3rd vote it failed. Lets see how the buses fair if any issues come up. And if they do- you may go to the town's web page and look up those councilors numbers and let them know how you feel.
The municipal center will now have an ATM in it so that you can have options when paying your bills.
And then the what everyone waits for all night: Public forum. The same cast that comes most meetings were there and then The Police Union head Mike Houle approached and spoke to the full council about the Morale issues. Twenty officers in street clothing came to support Houle and show a united front. Stay tuned for the next episode:
Of yes, almost forgot. We know know the real reason that there is a push for Manning street to go in and its for the pleasure of one business. She said it herself. Even when studies are against it, even when spending 80K for a wasted project is spoken about. This small groups wants it for that one business. This issue will be discussed next month.
What are your thoughts?
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Poll Results
Last poll results are in:
Q: Is the downtown important for Derry's economic image?
Yes=32 votes
No=18 votes
Unsure=9 votes
Who cares=1 vote
According to the poll results it looks like Derry does want a clean vibrant and busy downtown. This is important to note that we want to make sure that as "outsiders" come into Derry-that we put the very best image out for them to see. Thanks for all who participated.
Q: Is the downtown important for Derry's economic image?
Yes=32 votes
No=18 votes
Unsure=9 votes
Who cares=1 vote
According to the poll results it looks like Derry does want a clean vibrant and busy downtown. This is important to note that we want to make sure that as "outsiders" come into Derry-that we put the very best image out for them to see. Thanks for all who participated.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Derry in the news
Seems like in the last few weeks Derry has had a few lead stories coming from town.
First, we all heard about our police officer being hit by a DWI and then the next thing you know more officers are being hit by vehicles. Then we hear about the lady who decides to give guns to her teenage kids and the kids think its OK to start shooting as a warning to other teens. Where do the judgement of these people come from?
Two days ago we hear the tragic death of a pregnant woman who got ran over by the truck she was traveling in and the fact that they delivered the baby alive right here in Derry.
We are not alone though as we see stories coming from Chester- Whoa now Chester has got some big issues to deal with.
Londonderry has the re-zoning petition controversy going.
Hooksett has the the famous four- the gossip ladies who got fired and have now sued to get their jobs back.
So you see Derry citizens, we are not alone- just when you think the stories can't get any more bizarre- just sit back and read the newspapers.
What other interesting stories have been reported that are interesting?
First, we all heard about our police officer being hit by a DWI and then the next thing you know more officers are being hit by vehicles. Then we hear about the lady who decides to give guns to her teenage kids and the kids think its OK to start shooting as a warning to other teens. Where do the judgement of these people come from?
Two days ago we hear the tragic death of a pregnant woman who got ran over by the truck she was traveling in and the fact that they delivered the baby alive right here in Derry.
We are not alone though as we see stories coming from Chester- Whoa now Chester has got some big issues to deal with.
Londonderry has the re-zoning petition controversy going.
Hooksett has the the famous four- the gossip ladies who got fired and have now sued to get their jobs back.
So you see Derry citizens, we are not alone- just when you think the stories can't get any more bizarre- just sit back and read the newspapers.
What other interesting stories have been reported that are interesting?
Saturday, August 04, 2007
Welcome Anthony's Cusina
A new downtown business has opened last week and people are already giving Anthony's Cusina a glowing review. The new Italian Restaurant will be serving breakfast and lunch with daily specials and deserts. They also do catering for those small to large gatherings. I have to get over and try them out and hope readers of this blog go on over and say hello and try the menu. One of my friends said that she had tasted the best ever shrimp scampi and it was the best she has ever tasted! Looking over the menu it looks like great prices as well.
Anthony's Cucina is located at 43 East Broadway Derry New Hampshire
Phone number is 603-421-0130
Tell them we sent you over!
Lets show our support to the Derry downtown businesses and tell family and friends to come on down to the downtown too.
Anthony's Cucina is located at 43 East Broadway Derry New Hampshire
Phone number is 603-421-0130
Tell them we sent you over!
Lets show our support to the Derry downtown businesses and tell family and friends to come on down to the downtown too.
Wednesday, August 01, 2007
Open Forum
As promised! It's Open Forum time. Whats on your mind Derry?
I'm also curious to get responses from outsiders of what you think about Derry ( after reading some of these posts on my blog)
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Also, what do you want to see in new items on this blog?
I'm also curious to get responses from outsiders of what you think about Derry ( after reading some of these posts on my blog)
If your new and not sure how to respond. Look below to the comments button below. Click on with your mouse and follow the simple directions.
Also, what do you want to see in new items on this blog?
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