It is hard to keep up with all that is going on in our great city. Most of you probably think that the project for a Dunkin drive-through facility had been permanently denied by the Holyoke Planning Board. In fact, on January 13, there was a new public hearing in which Peter Martens and Peter Rosskoffen tried to convince the board that they should reconsider the project.
If you don’t want to read my whole post, just know that the Planning Board will be meeting in executive session (a closed meeting with no public) 0n Jan 25th. with the two Peters to negotiate a new proposal for this project. Please sign the petition against this traffic plan and let the Mayor and the Planning Board know how you feel.
Now back to the details. The new proposed project has added a second lane for the drive-through to facilitate traffic, and a blinking yellow light. They have made the traffic area more confusing and created an extra expense for the city as it’s the city that would have to install the safety light. Everything else remains the same—an unnecessary Dunkin which will create visual and physical pollution in front of the entrance to a State Park and increase the danger to drivers traversing a busy artery as well as to pedestrians.
What would this business offer? It will offer 25 minimum-wage jobs, without benefits, to people who will have to reach their workplace without the option of public transportation.
What will Holyoke gain? A laughable amount in tax revenue and a reputation for ill decision-making.
Please let people know what you want for your city.
Updates
January 27, 2022
250 signatures and counting. The message to the Planning Board is getting louder.
Reached 250 supporters
January 25, 2022
Reached 100 supporters
January 24, 2022
January 23, 2022
We are approaching 250 signatures and need to hit that mark before the executive session begins. Please post this link on your personal pages right now.
January 22, 2022
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Keep pushing so the Planning Board sees our resolve.
124 Comments
Really? First, why is another DD needed in Holyoke? Second, pick another location if truly vital - when crossing 141 to hike at Whiting Reservoir, it seems like taking my life in hand with traffic as is today! No need for DD!!
Please no. We see so much trash with their logo on the streets of Holyoke. We also need to support local businesses which will keep the profit here not corporate siphon.
Generates traffic and too much trash on the mountain! ALL COFFEE CUPS from Joes and DD! Brought down lots of bags of trash every trip!!!! Beer cans and bottles,water bottles, bring it down with you pleasel
Very dangerous idea in terms of traffic flow on a road that already has to close on icy days in the winter, and which gets backed up in good weather. The roadway is already stressed and this would compound the problem. Please vote no.
The walk-up/drive up coffee shop was awesome and I think it was particularly great for people hiking. It fits with the area. We definitely don’t need DD there. Keep it local and maybe expand on what is there with the walk up/outdoor option. Great for hikers and the community.
Are you kidding? Anybody voting for this does not drive over that road to go to work. Either they aren't well informed or they don't really care for the poor souls that do brave that drive.
Building a Dunkin Donuts in that location is simply a very bad idea. The traffic pattern there is already quite dangerous, and this proposal would create congestion and many more hazards. Then, DD is a corporate behemoth and purveyor of junk food, of which we do not need more. Plus, it is an aesthetic mis-match with the park, and would be a serious eyesore.
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It is hard to keep up with all that is going on in our great city. Most of you probably think that the project for a Dunkin drive-through facility had been permanently denied by the Holyoke Planning Board. In fact, on January 13, there was a new public hearing in which Peter Martens and Peter Rosskoffen tried to convince the board that they should reconsider the project.
If you don’t want to read my whole post, just know that the Planning Board will be meeting in executive session (a closed meeting with no public) 0n Jan 25th. with the two Peters to negotiate a new proposal for this project. Please sign the petition against this traffic plan and let the Mayor and the Planning Board know how you feel.
Now back to the details. The new proposed project has added a second lane for the drive-through to facilitate traffic, and a blinking yellow light. They have made the traffic area more confusing and created an extra expense for the city as it’s the city that would have to install the safety light. Everything else remains the same—an unnecessary Dunkin which will create visual and physical pollution in front of the entrance to a State Park and increase the danger to drivers traversing a busy artery as well as to pedestrians.
What would this business offer? It will offer 25 minimum-wage jobs, without benefits, to people who will have to reach their workplace without the option of public transportation.
What will Holyoke gain? A laughable amount in tax revenue and a reputation for ill decision-making.
Please let people know what you want for your city.
Updates
January 27, 2022
250 signatures and counting. The message to the Planning Board is getting louder.
Reached 250 supporters
January 25, 2022
Reached 100 supporters
January 24, 2022
January 23, 2022
We are approaching 250 signatures and need to hit that mark before the executive session begins. Please post this link on your personal pages right now.
January 22, 2022
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Keep pushing so the Planning Board sees our resolve.
124 Comments
I patronize Dunkin’ Donuts locations elsewhere, but I won’t patronize one in this spot. It will be an eyesore in the midst of a beautiful natural setting, and will also create a traffic nightmare. Bring back Mt. Joe if you want, but NO NO NO to DD!
Really? First, why is another DD needed in Holyoke? Second, pick another location if truly vital - when crossing 141 to hike at Whiting Reservoir, it seems like taking my life in hand with traffic as is today! No need for DD!!
Please no. We see so much trash with their logo on the streets of Holyoke. We also need to support local businesses which will keep the profit here not corporate siphon.
Generates traffic and too much trash on the mountain! ALL COFFEE CUPS from Joes and DD! Brought down lots of bags of trash every trip!!!! Beer cans and bottles,water bottles, bring it down with you pleasel
Very dangerous idea in terms of traffic flow on a road that already has to close on icy days in the winter, and which gets backed up in good weather. The roadway is already stressed and this would compound the problem. Please vote no.
The walk-up/drive up coffee shop was awesome and I think it was particularly great for people hiking. It fits with the area. We definitely don’t need DD there. Keep it local and maybe expand on what is there with the walk up/outdoor option. Great for hikers and the community.
Are you kidding? Anybody voting for this does not drive over that road to go to work. Either they aren't well informed or they don't really care for the poor souls that do brave that drive.
Building a Dunkin Donuts in that location is simply a very bad idea. The traffic pattern there is already quite dangerous, and this proposal would create congestion and many more hazards. Then, DD is a corporate behemoth and purveyor of junk food, of which we do not need more. Plus, it is an aesthetic mis-match with the park, and would be a serious eyesore.
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I patronize Dunkin’ Donuts locations elsewhere, but I won’t patronize one in this spot. It will be an eyesore in the midst of a beautiful natural setting, and will also create a traffic nightmare. Bring back Mt. Joe if you want, but NO NO NO to DD!