Comments on: GRANDVILLE CONVERSION GETS GREEN LIGHT

By: patty

patty — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:53:00 +0000

Where are they going to build the 5 new condos? There’s no space outside. Perhaps someone more knowledgeable can explain this approved plan vs the one at the Colony House that did not get approved. What are the elements that make one a winner and the other not? Thanks, I’m trying to learn about what’s going on in town.

By: THE ENGRAVER

THE ENGRAVER — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:42:05 +0000

And exactly how much will this lower our taxes? That should be the first statement made about any proposal for any part of RB. Also, how many dollars are they putting into the affordable housing fund and how was the amount determined?

By: rb_resident

rb_resident — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:22:18 +0000

To answer Curious’s question, it looks like current tenants have the right to keep renting for three years after the conversion, and that might be longer if the landlord does not take all the proper steps to get them out. For some senior citizens that period is extended to 40 years. Seems reasonable enough.

By: Stiv

Stiv — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:18:46 +0000

Maybe the construction will put an end to T & J Autobody treating Depot Street like their own private parking lot.

By: Curious

Curious — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:58:22 +0000

What does this mean for all the tenants that live there now?