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I just found out the board officially killed the development project and I am reeling because they actually listened to us. I honestly still cannot believe New Paltz is staying the way it is despite all the noise but we have to keep watching the next town meeting just in …

August 10, 2008

Visitors and Neighbors Who Want to Protect New Paltz

Visitors and Neighbors Who Want to Protect New Paltz

🏆 Won — 289 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 18 years, 1 month ago
I am a visitor to New Paltz. I urge the Town Planning Board and the Town Board to oppose the mega-development planned for the gateway to the Town. I do not come to New Paltz for chain store retail outlets. I come because New Paltz is unique. That is in danger. This project will gridlock traffic on Rte. 299 which is already intolerable. It will mar the gateway to the town. This project will only make New Paltz the same as every other strip-malled locale. That\'s not why I come to visit New Paltz. Please don\'t allow this project to happen. [ After you sign, a page from iPETITIONS will come up telling you your name has been registered and asking you for money. Unless you want to give iPETITIONS money, just close the page--no need to press continue. ]

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Reached 250 supporters

July 26, 2008

June 22, 2008

I just saw the count hit one hundred and honestly I am kind of spinning because I really thought this was just going to be me yelling into the void about the traffic on that road. It is wild to think about that many people actually agreeing that the town charm is worth saving from those generic strip malls even if my brain is still stuck on that weird feeling of being surprised by a total stranger agreeing with me.

Reached 100 supporters

June 21, 2008

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Karen Oliver
18 years ago Featured

been coming up here for years and its changing way to fast. the charm is fading because of stuff like this.

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David Gray
18 years ago Featured

enough with the chain stores. support local business instead.

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Sarah Patterson
18 years ago Featured

New Paltz is special because it isnt just another strip mall. Keep it local!

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Tom Holt
18 years ago Featured

Why do they insist on destroying every small town with these ugly developments? Leave New Paltz alone.

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Jessica Sharma
18 years ago Featured

PLEASE DONT RUIN THE VIEW. I come here to escape the city and shopping centers.

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Mike Khan
18 years ago Featured

Traffic on 299 is already a total nightmare on weekends. We dont need more cars clogging the road.

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