In the Addison Independent edition Thursday, April 17, 2025, a rendering of a proposed housing project near the intersection of Middle Road and Court Street was shown. The brainchild for this was Phil Rosenzweig under the corporate name of Middlebury Investors LLC. A 32-unit, 4-story complex with a restaurant is proposed.

Hello, does anyone see this .71-acre lot, which would tower over our beloved Dollar Market and the Good Point Electronics? I believe Tony Neri owns the property and can’t believe he would sell. Why not just build it on Middle Road and shut that down. That makes as much sense. What about extra traffic on Middle Road, especially when school lets out? What about parking? What about anything?

There is a lot over by South Village between the apartment building complex and the state office building. That looks like a bigger lot and the at least it’s off the road somewhat. If Rosenzweig wants to build, buy that property.

More people, more traffic, more congestion.

Does anybody see this? I am not saying don’t build, but don’t just fit a square peg in a round hole.

As far as a Mediterranean fare with a touch of Italian restaurant, how about a Wendy’s, Burger King, Kentucky Fried or other fast food? There are empty buildings where Aubuchon was, near Kinney Drugs, and where Paris Farmer’s Union and Taylor Rental were. Let’s build up those spots. Route 7 already at times gets backed up, let’s just add to that.

These people from other areas come in with their big ideas for our communities. Take your ideas back home with you.

Norman Beerman

Salisbury