In this occasional series, we try to inject some facts into wild and woolly rumors which float through town and social media. Lately there has been some speculation about the future of the Midtown Connector—namely that there isn't one. Rumor: VDOT has determined that the Midtown Connector cannot be built within the regulations and is... Continue Reading →
In this occasional series, we try to inject some facts into wild and woolly rumors which float through town and social media. Following the delivery of January's utility bills, there have been questions as to why some people have seen higher bills and speculation that rates have increased again. So we want to explain why... Continue Reading →
In this occasional series, we try to inject some facts into wild and woolly rumors which float through town and social media. Since the opening of the new parking lot at West College and Grove Streets, there has been a lot of speculation about whether it will actually be public once Macado's opens, whether the Town... Continue Reading →
In this occasional series, we try to inject some facts into wild and woolly rumors which float through town and social media. This one concerns Magnolia's, and it's actually more of a question: "Bridgewater town owns the building. My question is did they go up on the rent or just didn't renew Magnolia's lease." Neither. The lease still... Continue Reading →
In this occasional series, we try to inject some facts into wild and wooly rumors which float through town and social media. Rumor: The Town has purchased the land at 429 N. Main Street and is evicting Old Town Tire. No and no. We’re not going to say too much here, because we want to... Continue Reading →
In this occasional series, we try to inject some facts into wild and wooly rumors which float through town and social media. Rumor: According to Glo Fiber salespeople, the Town denied them a franchise to serve as a cable TV provider. Ha! No! We really wanted them to have a cable TV franchise! Jay even... Continue Reading →
In this occasional series, we try to inject some facts into wild and wooly rumors which float through town and social media. Rumor: You’ve turned on the speed detection equipment in front of TA and are already writing tickets. Nope. We don’t even have all of the equipment up, yet. Once we do, however, there will be an... Continue Reading →
In this occasional series, we try to inject some facts into wild and woolly rumors which float through town and social media. Rumor: The Town is contemplating providing incentives to bring in a grocery store. Nope. Not at all. We did commission a grocery-store study (funded by a federal grant), because we wanted to learn... Continue Reading →
In this occasional series, we try to inject some facts into wild and woolly rumors which float through town and social media. Rumor: You’re giving $400,000 to Macado’s to come to Bridgewater. Not at all. The Town is paying a company related to Macado’s $125,000 for some land we will use as a parking lot. ... Continue Reading →