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Originally Posted by michael clayton
"Wasn't October Farms a privately owned supermarket? Didn't they close down because the local population didn't support it? "
Yes it was privatly owned but it closed some time ago and the off season is not as off season as it used to be . these days there is so much activity and the demographics have changed so much that it would be very viable. Just look at the Mills and the landing and Lagos etc... try to picture them
existing 15 years ago ... the building in question needs so much work to it that it will take some major money to fix it ..someone with deep pockets ,,,someone like Rite Aid
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I was under the impression that it wasn't the lack of business or foot-traffic that caused the demise of that strip mall; rather the rent increases forced out the existing tenants. Again, heresay.............
The demographics in the Lakes region have certainly changed. Belknap county is one of the fastest growing counties in NH and Meredith may be one of the fastest growing towns. The traffic on Rt. 3 and 25 prove that! It's busy year-round.
Trader Joe's would be a great addition to the area; they have the funds to renovate that old building too. That would be my first choice, but it would be fun to cast our votes and see who wins.......................not sure if they serve "free" coffee though - FLL. They have so much to offer, you wouldn't miss it!!