In response to your questions about a office building for Holt Cargo Systems being built at the parking lot on King Street.
Paula:
Good questions. First of all the building to be built on the parking
lot you speak about is only a possible location to relocate Holt who
currently has a lease for the next 90+/- years with the city at the
coast guard base building. They agreed to be relocated at a similar building in the city if we need to have the Coast Guard property back. If this location is to be used for the relocation there would be even
more parking added to this area. This is only in a conceptual stage
right now and not in any way a current project.
If we are to develop the Coast Guard base into a future development then a lot will have to happen prior to this building being built. We are currently beginning an archeological process that has to happen according to a deed restriction if we are to move forward at Freedom Pier.
We also have a grant in the process to erect a river walk that would connect the Coast Guard Base pier to Gloucester Towne and the park. Our engineers are working on pricing out this design and bid work.
Remember that we as new council are investigating what was done prior
to us being elected and picking up the ball and running with it where
we see fit. We want progress but only if it is right. We will keep
the city up to date with any changes.
Please have faith in us to do the right thing. We have only been in office for 30 days now and believe me; we have been working many hours to become informed on various projects that need to be worked on throughout the city as well as the day to day activities.
This Mayor and Council will make you proud of this city and continue to move forward positively into the future.
Thank you Paula for your interest in the city and your neighborhood.
Councilman Nick Marchese
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