It's not the $1,000,000 offer accepted by Council President, Pete Alyanakian in 2005, but under the circumstances, it was an acceptable deal. Through Pete's leadership, we can now move forward on from a situation that was mis-managed for so long under the former majority.
Details of the forthcoming restaurant have yet to be presented, but we'll keep you updated on
developments and expected opening.
Great, just what Media needs: yet another restaurant, and in a historic building that should be preserved as a treasure by the Borough!? Too bad...let's just hope the new owner restores it and stays in business!
ReplyDeleteWell done Pete and Monika! Looking forward to the new restaurant.
ReplyDeleteI certainly would rather have another restaurant than 2 "mystery businesses". This business, Spandullo, has a track record of success. It's the better option.
ReplyDeleteBoth options had their own risks. I will admit that I am not informed enough to know which option was better. I am informed enough to know that I do not appreciate the way in which the Borough Council has conducted itself through this process. It was difficult to hear three compelling arguments and overwhelming public support for the historical preservation & three-business option. It was even more difficult to watch those arguments be squashed by a council without any worthy counter-argument. I do wish success for the new restaurant. More importantly, I hope that the public comments and public support is taken more seriously in future matters. Lastly, to the Council, please rename “Special Meetings” to something that sounds more inclusive so that the public will feel more welcomed.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to see something finally happening with the property. Being an anchor property in a retail district, the best bet for the building and State Street is for an attractive restaurant to take over the premises, bringing a draw that opens up further shopping up and down the main road. The other bid also had attractive options, however, it also would have needed a good restaurant to bring the draw we're seeking - leading to the same questions as Spasso's - who would Heritage have brought in as a retail tenant and a restaurant tenant, and what their individual business plans would have entailed?
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to the new ownership group for success in their new location and hope for a healthy economy to guide their opening!
Perhaps Councilperson Monica Simpson can explain to the business community, and that of the residents the letter that was circulated lobbying council to accept the lower bid from the Heritage group. Was there or was there not such a letter? To what extent did this influence the decision to accept a lower bid?
ReplyDeleteIt appears the person/group who wrote the letter had a vested interest in Heritage winning the bid, as they were expecting to be a (retail) tenant of the building. The audacity of the letter also apparently included a comment to the affect of “….no one will sue us over $20,000.” What a political mess this town has become.
What LETTER. If a council person was backing one of the groups what was the benefit? Free shopping or dinners? This just gets more interesting. I will put up a reward of $250.00 to who ever can produce this lobbying letter contact the person in control of this blog to collect the money i will give it to Tedman once the letter is confirmed.
ReplyDeleteWOW, let's find that letter. BTW, is that reward cash or check?
ReplyDeleteCold hard cash for the letter. Tedman's got it as soon as the letter can be verified.
ReplyDeleteHaving a reputable restaurant owner at 1. State Street, would be a blessing. Dan Brodeur disrespected the borough, and it's residents by deciding not to pay the 30,000 he owed. The Brodeur's have made their fortune in Delco by taking advantage of everyone they could. The communities, the vendors, patrons, employees, as long as they took care of themselves, nothing else matterd to them. A blessing they are out of Delco businesses!
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