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As for S&S and their supposed commitment to 'landscape' their portion of
the 'moonscape', the season is upon us for that kind of work. If it's
not done by the end of September, I'm betting that it's simply not
coming. And they (S&S) aren't really too worried about little old
Norfolk getting angry with them. Remember, when it comes to forcing the
issue with them, they have very deep pockets, which we don't. That would
also be true for any effort to 'take' the land from them. It ain't gonna
happen because Norfolk can't afford to spend that kind of cash on
attorneys to fight the fight. And S&S knows this.
I think S&S would, indeed, sell the land if they're not going to develop
it, but the offer to buy would have to be substantial (it's all about
the money) and S&S would probably be looking to deal with a buyer who
would not construct competition for S&S. I don't know if S&S would see
Trader Joes as competition.
We really missed the boat big time as if the town had tackled this issue
some time ago, we might have been able to finagle an LLBean here in
town. Heck, there's one in Mansfield, and another to be built soon in
Dedham. We could have been on the map and a 'destination'...!
ROTFL....... Who knew..?
Commentary about existing local businesses and how the moonscape doesn't
look all that seem to miss the point that a town center 'dressed up a
bit', without the gravel pit, with a nicely landscaped retail area
containing an increased number of small retail establishments would do
wonders in attracting more locals to the downtown area.
And as for commentary like... "You want to be welcomed into our
community and you go on to (complain) about the negatives of the town
and how we are just bumbling hillbillies who don't know enough to plan a
nice town center?" (which I can't find anywhere)... and others that seem
to not so subtly say... "Don't like it..? Tough!", do nothing to foster
discussion about a brighter future for the town and its residents.
Rather, the message that it sends is... "Go away and leave us with our
moonscape". And while the words 'bumbling hillbillies' can't be found
anywhere but in MW's post, the message is clear, and not inviting at
all.
And, MW, did you ever stop to think that maybe you might be the only one
who likes the gravel pit just the way it is?
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