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Disappointing letter which highlights why business is reluctant to invest in Tiverton. As I said during the Bliss Corner charrettes, if the Town wants a 'Pedestrian Friendly' zone then they first need to install six foot sidewalks on Stafford Road. Tough to call decrepit three foot sidewalks obstructed by telephone poles, fire hydrants and mailboxes as 'pedestrian friendly', or ADA compliant. Ms. Anderson suffers from the same dreamer-syndrome many other do-gooders are afflicted with: they have wonderful ideas but never put their own money at risk.

'Historic Bliss Corners' includes: two gas stations (including one chain), storage containers, a car dealership, several vacant storefronts, a Dunkin Donuts (a chain) plaza, a Sip n Dip (chain) building, a flea market, liquor store, a Subway (chain) store and a former restaurant that has sat idle for decades. Painting Tiverton with a 'Historic' brush is disingenuous, that designation is reserved for Four Corners. The residents I have spoken with are tired of driving to Fall River for simple groceries and welcome Dollar General. Please reconsider your high opinions, else, kindly step up to the plate and buy a property, then you can see if board games pay rent.

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