Star Democrat We have been around for the last 28 years and first time I have ever felt so passionate about something and I just have a need to speak out. Today is a sad and disappointing day for our town, when we think we are moving ahead we are actually moving backwards. This space would have open so many doors to be explored and be taken advantage of, to expose us for the town we can be and to be at the forefront of whats possible , yet here we sit no where. Shame on all of you that were part of making this decision to not move forward and make the best of a bad situation. Which in some ways could have made us the community we profess to be, vibrant, business friendly, accommodating yet inviting. But know surprise there, we have folks that make decisions that probably have no idea we exist and how important it is to have a vibrant, diverse, downtown and that we all serve a purpose to our community and our visitors. The saddest part of this was to start creating the space put in the time, effort and money then to have the rug pulled out from under you, SHAME ON ALL OF YOU for not voting to see this through or even to give it an opportunity to BREATHE. ... See more
BREAKING: After a contentious special Easton Town Council meeting Wednesday, July 8, the council voted to axe the planned Washington Street Promenade in Easton for which barriers had already been set up ahead of its expected launch Thursday, July 9. The barriers will be removed and the street reopened to vehicle traffic in the next few days.
The council and Discover Easton will go back to the drawing board to find another way to help downtown businesses.
Full story on this development to follow. Reporting by Seth Tow ... See more
