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Monday, February 25, 2013

Planning Department Asks For Comment On Main Street Plan

City seeks comments on document by March 1.

  The Woonsocket Planning Department's draft for rehabbing main street, which a handful of residents got a preview of Dec. 17, is available for download. The ideas incorporated into the plan discussed in December include sidewalk cafes, converting one way streets to two-way, and a bike path for the downtown area along Truman Drive with a gradual ramp up to the Court Street Bridge. The final plan presentation is scheduled for April 3, at 6 p.m. at a place to be determined. The deadline for comments on the plan is March 1.  

MJ

5:05 pm on Wednesday, February 27, 2013

The buildings on Main St. are as old as dirt, however the architecture is unique. With some fixing up, they could be spectacular. The store fronts with their large windows make wonderful displays. The area should be advertised as a up & coming revitalization, an asset to our community. We could have specialty shops, we have dance studios in the area, A shop selling leotards, tights & shoes. A …   more ›

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