Preston is pretty pathetic.
apparently today they are terminating their deal with Northland.
they dont like that the plans for the project are changing. apparently Northland is looking for more apartments because the market is leaning that way. also apparently the golf course and 1 hotel might not be built in the first phase as the market may not warrent it at this time.
this all makes sense in the business would. but preston has some kind of inflated ego about how good this land really is.
at this point I almost hope Nortland walks, because this town seems difficult to work with. they have delayed so much and they have done so much to make this difficult. I dont mind a town looking after itself, but if you do not want a development, dont go looking for developers and wasting everyones time and money.
stay rural Preston. There is nothing wrong with rural.
and honestly 1 Billin worth of development is likely more than a town this size can handle (politically)
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Two new proposals for Norwich Hospital/Utopia site
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The Voice of Reason, on Oct 2 2008, 11:59 AM, said:
Preston is pretty pathetic.
apparently today they are terminating their deal with Northland.
they dont like that the plans for the project are changing. apparently Northland is looking for more apartments because the market is leaning that way. also apparently the golf course and 1 hotel might not be built in the first phase as the market may not warrent it at this time.
this all makes sense in the business would. but preston has some kind of inflated ego about how good this land really is.
at this point I almost hope Nortland walks, because this town seems difficult to work with. they have delayed so much and they have done so much to make this difficult. I dont mind a town looking after itself, but if you do not want a development, dont go looking for developers and wasting everyones time and money.
stay rural Preston. There is nothing wrong with rural.
and honestly 1 Billin worth of development is likely more than a town this size can handle (politically)
apparently today they are terminating their deal with Northland.
they dont like that the plans for the project are changing. apparently Northland is looking for more apartments because the market is leaning that way. also apparently the golf course and 1 hotel might not be built in the first phase as the market may not warrent it at this time.
this all makes sense in the business would. but preston has some kind of inflated ego about how good this land really is.
at this point I almost hope Nortland walks, because this town seems difficult to work with. they have delayed so much and they have done so much to make this difficult. I dont mind a town looking after itself, but if you do not want a development, dont go looking for developers and wasting everyones time and money.
stay rural Preston. There is nothing wrong with rural.
and honestly 1 Billin worth of development is likely more than a town this size can handle (politically)
I don't get it! Preston is a joke.
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Posted 04 October 2008 - 06:25 AM
I from time to time see the Norwich Bulletin and the NL Day, it seems like every time I look now Preston does something completely wrong.
Preston's leaders clearly have no idea what they are doing, they are too scared of doing something like this will irreparably change their town for the worse. I fail to see how developing one tiny corner of the town will make the rest of the town change from the rural farming community it is now, other than a possible population increase and associated issues. But the money they are rejecting is simply astounding for the sake of remaining that little farming town, especially when everywhere else around it is getting an economic boost from the casinos.
Preston's leaders clearly have no idea what they are doing, they are too scared of doing something like this will irreparably change their town for the worse. I fail to see how developing one tiny corner of the town will make the rest of the town change from the rural farming community it is now, other than a possible population increase and associated issues. But the money they are rejecting is simply astounding for the sake of remaining that little farming town, especially when everywhere else around it is getting an economic boost from the casinos.
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Preston Pushed To Close Land Deal With State
By ERIC GERSHON
January 13, 2009
The town of Preston is close to obtaining a prime piece of state land along the Thames River for $1 — too close, local officials say.
The state Department of Public Works told the town last week that it wants to complete a long-contemplated transfer of the 419-acre former Norwich Hospital site by Feb. 27.
But town leaders — who have been trying to line up a developer for three years — say that's too soon and want to wait until late April or longer.
"I would prefer two years," said First Selectman Bob Congdon, a central figure in a lengthy drama that has seen town residents twice pick development proposals only to have the deals collapse. "But the state is not going give us that."
That's for sure, according to the state Department of Public Works, which manages the property. "This matter has dragged on unconscionably to resolve the issue, and the almost five years invested in this matter is long enough," DPW Commissioner Reanne V. Curtis wrote to Congdon Monday in a letter co-signed by state budget director Robert L. Genuario.
In October, Preston backed out of a deal with Northland Investment Corp., Hartford's biggest private property owner, which planned to build a $1 billion luxury resort. Northland later changed details of its proposal, which town officials noted when they broke off negotiations.
Preston previously had canceled a deal with Utopia Studios, which proposed a $1.6 billion movie studio project with theme park. The town said Utopia failed to meet several deadlines. Preston still lacks a development deal, and Congdon said persuading residents to buy the land without a developer or a local bonding authority would be difficult. Taxpayers would become responsible for tens of millions of dollars in environmental cleanup costs, plus upkeep and security.
If the town forfeits the land, control of it reverts to the state.
It's Preston, folks. Stupidest town ever!
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CT PROPERTY LINE
Preston Pushed To Close Land Deal With State
By ERIC GERSHON
January 13, 2009
The town of Preston is close to obtaining a prime piece of state land along the Thames River for $1 — too close, local officials say.
The state Department of Public Works told the town last week that it wants to complete a long-contemplated transfer of the 419-acre former Norwich Hospital site by Feb. 27.
But town leaders — who have been trying to line up a developer for three years — say that's too soon and want to wait until late April or longer.
"I would prefer two years," said First Selectman Bob Congdon, a central figure in a lengthy drama that has seen town residents twice pick development proposals only to have the deals collapse. "But the state is not going give us that."
That's for sure, according to the state Department of Public Works, which manages the property. "This matter has dragged on unconscionably to resolve the issue, and the almost five years invested in this matter is long enough," DPW Commissioner Reanne V. Curtis wrote to Congdon Monday in a letter co-signed by state budget director Robert L. Genuario.
In October, Preston backed out of a deal with Northland Investment Corp., Hartford's biggest private property owner, which planned to build a $1 billion luxury resort. Northland later changed details of its proposal, which town officials noted when they broke off negotiations.
Preston previously had canceled a deal with Utopia Studios, which proposed a $1.6 billion movie studio project with theme park. The town said Utopia failed to meet several deadlines. Preston still lacks a development deal, and Congdon said persuading residents to buy the land without a developer or a local bonding authority would be difficult. Taxpayers would become responsible for tens of millions of dollars in environmental cleanup costs, plus upkeep and security.
If the town forfeits the land, control of it reverts to the state.
It's Preston, folks. Stupidest town ever!
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Posted 14 January 2009 - 04:28 PM
They must be content in doing absolutely nothing with the site, or anything in town. They had a golden opportunity, and it would only affect a small sliver of town... and couldn't jump - twice.
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HartfordTycoon, on Jan 14 2009, 11:49 AM, said:
Hartford Courant
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CT PROPERTY LINE
Preston Pushed To Close Land Deal With State
By ERIC GERSHON
January 13, 2009
The town of Preston is close to obtaining a prime piece of state land along the Thames River for $1 — too close, local officials say.
The state Department of Public Works told the town last week that it wants to complete a long-contemplated transfer of the 419-acre former Norwich Hospital site by Feb. 27.
But town leaders — who have been trying to line up a developer for three years — say that's too soon and want to wait until late April or longer.
"I would prefer two years," said First Selectman Bob Congdon, a central figure in a lengthy drama that has seen town residents twice pick development proposals only to have the deals collapse. "But the state is not going give us that."
That's for sure, according to the state Department of Public Works, which manages the property. "This matter has dragged on unconscionably to resolve the issue, and the almost five years invested in this matter is long enough," DPW Commissioner Reanne V. Curtis wrote to Congdon Monday in a letter co-signed by state budget director Robert L. Genuario.
In October, Preston backed out of a deal with Northland Investment Corp., Hartford's biggest private property owner, which planned to build a $1 billion luxury resort. Northland later changed details of its proposal, which town officials noted when they broke off negotiations.
Preston previously had canceled a deal with Utopia Studios, which proposed a $1.6 billion movie studio project with theme park. The town said Utopia failed to meet several deadlines. Preston still lacks a development deal, and Congdon said persuading residents to buy the land without a developer or a local bonding authority would be difficult. Taxpayers would become responsible for tens of millions of dollars in environmental cleanup costs, plus upkeep and security.
If the town forfeits the land, control of it reverts to the state.
It's Preston, folks. Stupidest town ever!
Courant.com
CT PROPERTY LINE
Preston Pushed To Close Land Deal With State
By ERIC GERSHON
January 13, 2009
The town of Preston is close to obtaining a prime piece of state land along the Thames River for $1 — too close, local officials say.
The state Department of Public Works told the town last week that it wants to complete a long-contemplated transfer of the 419-acre former Norwich Hospital site by Feb. 27.
But town leaders — who have been trying to line up a developer for three years — say that's too soon and want to wait until late April or longer.
"I would prefer two years," said First Selectman Bob Congdon, a central figure in a lengthy drama that has seen town residents twice pick development proposals only to have the deals collapse. "But the state is not going give us that."
That's for sure, according to the state Department of Public Works, which manages the property. "This matter has dragged on unconscionably to resolve the issue, and the almost five years invested in this matter is long enough," DPW Commissioner Reanne V. Curtis wrote to Congdon Monday in a letter co-signed by state budget director Robert L. Genuario.
In October, Preston backed out of a deal with Northland Investment Corp., Hartford's biggest private property owner, which planned to build a $1 billion luxury resort. Northland later changed details of its proposal, which town officials noted when they broke off negotiations.
Preston previously had canceled a deal with Utopia Studios, which proposed a $1.6 billion movie studio project with theme park. The town said Utopia failed to meet several deadlines. Preston still lacks a development deal, and Congdon said persuading residents to buy the land without a developer or a local bonding authority would be difficult. Taxpayers would become responsible for tens of millions of dollars in environmental cleanup costs, plus upkeep and security.
If the town forfeits the land, control of it reverts to the state.
It's Preston, folks. Stupidest town ever!
Any updates on this situation? I have not been able to find anything recently. Wondering if the town was forced to acquire the land or not. I really wish someone would step up in Preston and find a way for a project to finally move forward.
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Posted 11 April 2009 - 03:29 PM
Haven't heard much about it lately. To be honest have not been paying attention. But well, wouldn't be surprised if there was no news at all. Preston by now should be known for it's lack of desire to do anything.
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Posted 13 April 2009 - 08:58 AM
There has been a recent article.
There is in general no news, just a town trying to figure out their future.
The Norwich Bullitin had an article on the 8th.
mostly about a councilman retiring because he cannot support the towns recent purchase, so someone else has to take his place that supports it because the damage is done and at least someone how supports it should be in that position to make decisions.
There is in general no news, just a town trying to figure out their future.
The Norwich Bullitin had an article on the 8th.
mostly about a councilman retiring because he cannot support the towns recent purchase, so someone else has to take his place that supports it because the damage is done and at least someone how supports it should be in that position to make decisions.
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