Valley News Editorial: Details must be worked out, but the proposed Connecticut River park would be a real community asset
“The Connecticut River is a jewel that remains largely hidden from public view and access in much of the Upper Valley. The opportunity to display this ornament in perpetuity, with access to all, is exceedingly rare and should not be squandered, even as the city pursues the cleanup of the old Westboro rail yard nearby with an eye to providing public access to the Connecticut. Parks along the river connected by walking trails would be a magnificent addition to the area’s quality of life.”
Lebanon Planning Board Approves Improved River Park Phasing Plan
On Monday, September 9th, the Lebanon Planning Board approved our proposed amendment to the phasing of the River Park Sub Division and Site Plan. This amendment will allow the multi-family residential portion of our site plan to be accelerated from Phase 7 to Phase 1-A, allowing the housing to be built concurrent with Phase 1 (100 River Park).
October 2012 Update
Lyme has begun to organize our efforts to start Phase 1 of River Park next year. We have started to interview architects for the first building which will combine first floor retail space with office space on the second and third floors. This building is located off Route 10, will be the new entrance to the site, and is situated near the old Bailey Brothers building site. I feel strongly that this building will "set the tone" for quality at River Park, and we will share progress plans along the way.
River Park Update
Things at River Park have been progressing slowly this summer and I want to give everyone an update, especially our neighbors on Crafts Avenue.
Crafts Avenue Neighborhood Meeting
Thanks to all of our friends and neighbors who attended the neighborhood meeting last night. We are grateful that approximately 40 of you braved the inclement weather to learn about the utility and roadwork that will be necessary on Crafts Avenue before River Park can proceed. At the meeting we used this slideshow to briefly recap the timeline and events that have shaped the work that will be done.
Save the date
To help our neighbors better understand where we are in the development process and to discuss the public infrastructure work we have been required to perform, Lyme Properties will be hosting a neighborhood meeting on Monday, May 14, 2012 at 7PM in the community room at the Kilton Library. Much of this meeting will focus on the Crafts Avenue roadway and utility work that must be done before construction at River Park can proceed. This meeting will be open to the public and we especially encourage our Crafts Avenue neighbors to attend.