Changes in FT Business Scene
By ANNE HOLLIDAY
WESB/WBRR News Director
Changes will be coming to one of the busiest spots in McKean County.
Shults Auto Group has applied for demolition permits for the former Rink Brothers property on East Main Street. Foster Township Supervisor Jim Connelly Jr. said during Monday night's meeting that they haven't applied for any building permits yet, though.
He did say he's heard "a few things" concerning what they're going to put in there, but hasn't heard it from a Shults representative yet.
"I've said for years that corner down there .. is one of the most valuable pieces of real estate that we have in McKean County," Connelly said.
He added that the Shults businesses are "good neighbors and I'm sure they're going to put something in there that's going to be a good addition to Foster Brook."
Connelly did say they are moving their dealership from South Avenue to East Main Street, adding that First Street residents are concerned about that.
"We are on top of that and we do plan on working with them," he said. "We're not going to let anybody disrupt their neighborhood down on First Street. We're very aware of their concerns."
Later in the meeting, Connolly talked about the Bradford Mall property.
He said he has been in contact with the former property manager in regard to the possibility of the Street Dreams Car Show moving from downtown Bradford to the mall.
While the car show move won't be happening, Connelly did say something else may be moving in.
He said Art Mueller, who recently left his position as property manager, wouldn't confirm anything, but did indicate that two or three stores have shown interest in moving into the mall.
Connelly told him that township representatives would be more than willing to meet with anyone "anytime, anyplace and anywhere" about moving into the mall.
He said he's also spoken with the new property manager, and believes she will be easy to work with, too.
He also said he wants to form a mall committee to help cut through red tape and "market our mall a little bit." He believes the township should have a solid plan in place when and if a store wants to come in. And, he's got an idea of what he wants to bring in.
"Wouldn't a Wegman's be great down there?" Connelly asked
"I don't' think so," said township resident Deb Piganelli, tongue-in-cheek. "No, Jim. No. ... But I'll take an Olive Garden and a Kohl's."
Piganelli works at Tops Market on Main Street.
Other residents suggested Target, Lowe's and Home Depot.
Connelly also said a person has contacted the township about putting a furniture store in the former site of the DeSoto Restaurant.
He said they're currently in the discussion phase with the potential business owner, who is also working on financing.
"Hopefully, we can put that corner together down there," Connelly said.
Update: The person who wanted to put a furniture store on East Main Street called WESB and The HERO Tuesday afternoon to say the deal fell through.
WESB/WBRR News Director
Changes will be coming to one of the busiest spots in McKean County.
Shults Auto Group has applied for demolition permits for the former Rink Brothers property on East Main Street. Foster Township Supervisor Jim Connelly Jr. said during Monday night's meeting that they haven't applied for any building permits yet, though.
He did say he's heard "a few things" concerning what they're going to put in there, but hasn't heard it from a Shults representative yet.
"I've said for years that corner down there .. is one of the most valuable pieces of real estate that we have in McKean County," Connelly said.
He added that the Shults businesses are "good neighbors and I'm sure they're going to put something in there that's going to be a good addition to Foster Brook."
Connelly did say they are moving their dealership from South Avenue to East Main Street, adding that First Street residents are concerned about that.
"We are on top of that and we do plan on working with them," he said. "We're not going to let anybody disrupt their neighborhood down on First Street. We're very aware of their concerns."
Later in the meeting, Connolly talked about the Bradford Mall property.
He said he has been in contact with the former property manager in regard to the possibility of the Street Dreams Car Show moving from downtown Bradford to the mall.
While the car show move won't be happening, Connelly did say something else may be moving in.
He said Art Mueller, who recently left his position as property manager, wouldn't confirm anything, but did indicate that two or three stores have shown interest in moving into the mall.
Connelly told him that township representatives would be more than willing to meet with anyone "anytime, anyplace and anywhere" about moving into the mall.
He said he's also spoken with the new property manager, and believes she will be easy to work with, too.
He also said he wants to form a mall committee to help cut through red tape and "market our mall a little bit." He believes the township should have a solid plan in place when and if a store wants to come in. And, he's got an idea of what he wants to bring in.
"Wouldn't a Wegman's be great down there?" Connelly asked
"I don't' think so," said township resident Deb Piganelli, tongue-in-cheek. "No, Jim. No. ... But I'll take an Olive Garden and a Kohl's."
Piganelli works at Tops Market on Main Street.
Other residents suggested Target, Lowe's and Home Depot.
Connelly also said a person has contacted the township about putting a furniture store in the former site of the DeSoto Restaurant.
He said they're currently in the discussion phase with the potential business owner, who is also working on financing.
"Hopefully, we can put that corner together down there," Connelly said.
Update: The person who wanted to put a furniture store on East Main Street called WESB and The HERO Tuesday afternoon to say the deal fell through.
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