Progress.

The Planning Board meeting on Monday seems to be speaking to a new era in Newmarket. 

One item on the agenda was a proposal for a small grocer and drivethru coffee shop at the current Riverdale garage site. The property would be developed by Chinburg Builders and the potential tenants were also at the meeting. They currently operate Nature's Way Market in South Berwick, which would serve as a model for the market they wish to open in Newmarket and they would add an Aroma Joe's kiosk. (Though I still plan to get my coffee at Crackskull's.)

The empty Riverdale garage is one of the first things you notice as you head into downtown Newmarket from that end of town. It will be exciting to see this area revitalized.

The second proposal is for a nano brewery located in the back area of the current Millspace/library parking lot. In addition to brewing capabilities, it will be open to the public for tours and tastings. There is additional restaurant and retail space available on that site, though no tenants were named. The project was given approval on Monday night and will be moving forward soon.

It appears that some interesting things are happening to our downtown.