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Supported a comment by Michelle Touw on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Commented on Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Repeating what I said before - Debra’s is for a specialty market, limited and very expensive, and the 7/11 (How many years ago did the White Hen close?) only sells garbage - and very little of that. The West Concord supermarket closed for many reasons, but there is most definitely a market for a new, competitive grocery for the “common person”.
Supported a comment by Dorrie Kehoe on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Dorrie Kehoe
Yes!! In West Concord there is no longer a grocery store within walking distance of the Center. As Mayor Menino noted, 'Every center needs a grocery store." There are a growing number of older residents of Concord Greene and especially in the winter this need is really significant. The West Concord Shopping Plaza seems a logical place, but the current leases, except for the 7/11 prohibit the sale of grocery items. I think that the Town could work to bring this about--again, perhaps with "incentivizing." This is a top priority for me.
Yes!! In West Concord there is no longer a grocery store within walking distance of the Center. As Mayor Menino noted, 'Every center needs a grocery store." There are a growing number of older residents of Concord Greene and especially in the winter this need is really significant. The West Concord Shopping Plaza seems a logical place, but the current leases, except for the 7/11 prohibit the sale of grocery items. I think that the Town could work to bring this about--again, perhaps with "incentivizing." This is a top priority for me.
Commented on Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
But Debra’s is too expensive and limited for the average shopper and the 7/11 (the White Hen closed several years ago), only sells garbage at a ridiculous cost.
There is a real need for a small, affordable grocery store (perhaps even selling local farm produce) in West Concord. Especially for those of us who are unable to drive.
There is a real need for a small, affordable grocery store (perhaps even selling local farm produce) in West Concord. Especially for those of us who are unable to drive.
Commented on Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Don’t shut down West Concord library during the summer months!!!!
Supported a comment by Elissa Brown on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Elissa Brown
The libraries! They are beautiful, peaceful, warm in winter and cool in summer, and full of interesting reading and listening material and programs.
The libraries! They are beautiful, peaceful, warm in winter and cool in summer, and full of interesting reading and listening material and programs.
Supported a comment by Nate Kemp on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Nate Kemp
Need continuity of Reformatory Branch trail into Concord Center, West Concord, and points west... the Minuteman Path to Bedford and continuation on the Reformatory Branch toward Concord is nice.. but connect it to the Freeman Trail and you've got progress.
Need continuity of Reformatory Branch trail into Concord Center, West Concord, and points west... the Minuteman Path to Bedford and continuation on the Reformatory Branch toward Concord is nice.. but connect it to the Freeman Trail and you've got progress.
Supported a comment by Regine Ryder on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Regine Ryder
Crossing of Rte. 2 with bike or walking is dangerous.
Crossing of Rte. 2 with bike or walking is dangerous.
Supported a comment by Sarah Bustin on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Sarah Bustin
I love the Umbrella Community Arts Center! So much to see and do! A wonderful cultural resource.
I love the Umbrella Community Arts Center! So much to see and do! A wonderful cultural resource.
Supported a comment by Sarah Bustin on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Sarah Bustin
The Concord Scout House is a beautiful place. It should continue to receive support and maintenance from the Town. Folk dancing run by the New England Folk Festival Association on Thursdays brings many visitors to Concord.
The Concord Scout House is a beautiful place. It should continue to receive support and maintenance from the Town. Folk dancing run by the New England Folk Festival Association on Thursdays brings many visitors to Concord.
Commented on Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
I agree. While consultants need to earn their salary (I know, I was one for many years), they are only necessary when the competence does not exist within the existing community. Concord clearly has the capability to do this work using its own citizens, many of whom are experts in their own right.
If the concern is having an “independent” lens, then a neutral facilitator to ensure balanced representation and time would make sense, but not to run the show.
If the concern is having an “independent” lens, then a neutral facilitator to ensure balanced representation and time would make sense, but not to run the show.
Supported a comment by Tanya Gailus on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Tanya Gailus
CLRPC should take charge: The CLRPC needs to run its own public hearings as required by its charge and should not substitute consultant- led gatherings in their place. The CLRPC, not consultant, should formulate initial draft plan. Otherwise change the committee's charge to at least factually reflect what is happening . More public attendance at committee meetings is encouraged.
CLRPC should take charge: The CLRPC needs to run its own public hearings as required by its charge and should not substitute consultant- led gatherings in their place. The CLRPC, not consultant, should formulate initial draft plan. Otherwise change the committee's charge to at least factually reflect what is happening . More public attendance at committee meetings is encouraged.
Supported a comment by Bob Andrews on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Bob Andrews
I think that bike trails and sidewalks that can take us from one business area to another and to all of our wonderful conservation lands and wildlife preserves are much be desired. We want these areas to be accessible; but we also want to reduce automobile traffic.
I think that bike trails and sidewalks that can take us from one business area to another and to all of our wonderful conservation lands and wildlife preserves are much be desired. We want these areas to be accessible; but we also want to reduce automobile traffic.
Commented on Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Well said
Supported a comment by Todd Benjamin on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Todd Benjamin
Scheduling a meeting between 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on a Friday is contrary to the goals of engaging as many residents as possible. Residents working normal business hours will find attending this meeting difficult. The meeting time of Saturday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM is marginally better. But many people, especially adults with children in sports and other activities, will find it difficult to attend. I understand that finding times for meetings is always difficult. However, these times seem especially challenging.
Scheduling a meeting between 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on a Friday is contrary to the goals of engaging as many residents as possible. Residents working normal business hours will find attending this meeting difficult. The meeting time of Saturday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM is marginally better. But many people, especially adults with children in sports and other activities, will find it difficult to attend. I understand that finding times for meetings is always difficult. However, these times seem especially challenging.
Supported a comment by Christine Gerzon on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Christine Gerzon
Please devise a management plan for open spaces that includes rangers who patrol our conservation land and educate people about the importance of respecting wildlife and the land itself. The program at White Pond was very successful and needs to be continued especially with the bike trail construction. Since Concord is a tourist town and thousands of people visit our conservation land, the town must have a plan in place to ensure the preservation and protection of these lands. I am also in favor of dog walking restrictions so that dogs do not run freely through the woods disturbing wildlife and other visitors. Many conservation areas in other towns already have stricter regulations than we do. The dog owners have been vocal but please remember there are also many of us who are in favor of reasonable limits. A dog park also seems like a logical solution.
Please devise a management plan for open spaces that includes rangers who patrol our conservation land and educate people about the importance of respecting wildlife and the land itself. The program at White Pond was very successful and needs to be continued especially with the bike trail construction. Since Concord is a tourist town and thousands of people visit our conservation land, the town must have a plan in place to ensure the preservation and protection of these lands. I am also in favor of dog walking restrictions so that dogs do not run freely through the woods disturbing wildlife and other visitors. Many conservation areas in other towns already have stricter regulations than we do. The dog owners have been vocal but please remember there are also many of us who are in favor of reasonable limits. A dog park also seems like a logical solution.
Supported a comment by Bill Montague on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Bill Montague
Yes a small bus that makes the rounds all day for those who do not want to drive or even have a car. West Concord, - Depot Area - Concord Center p Crosby's parking lot.
Yes a small bus that makes the rounds all day for those who do not want to drive or even have a car. West Concord, - Depot Area - Concord Center p Crosby's parking lot.
Supported a comment by Erin Cusker on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Erin Cusker
Sidewalks on 2A with connection to Acton and future Bruce Freeman Railtrail
Sidewalks on 2A with connection to Acton and future Bruce Freeman Railtrail
Followed Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Supported a comment by Kevin Neijstrom on
Envision Concord
2 years, 5 months ago
Kevin Neijstrom
Bring trees back to Commonwealth Avenue! Old photos depict a tree-lined street. Our modern street has limited shade and is designed around how many cars we can park along it. It's a great town but could be a more beautiful and useful one.
Bring trees back to Commonwealth Avenue! Old photos depict a tree-lined street. Our modern street has limited shade and is designed around how many cars we can park along it. It's a great town but could be a more beautiful and useful one.
Must stop practice of approving special permits which allow teardowns & building beyond new footage bylaws. People who need larger homes must do what we used to do, sell the smaller house and buy up!