Making the Future Freeport Blog Work for You (and me)
I’m taking a timeout from substantive posting this week to address some of questions I’m getting about the Future Freeport blog and how to participate in it.
First, let me say how grateful I am for all the positive feedback and encouragement I’ve received from everyone about Future Freeport. It appears I’ve tapped a nerve that lots of people in town are thinking about.
Some of the private questions I’ve been getting in emails:
What is the best way to read Future Freeport and, in particular, to know when there is a new post?
How do comments work and will my email address be exposed publicly?
In response, I’ve created a permanent “For New Readers” page that answers these questions. (And, no, your email address won’t be shown publicly.)
Comments Please (the “me” part).
It’s been said that “a blog is a conversation.” That is my primary hope for Future Freeport. The point of the posts I’ve written–about avoiding chain restaurants, attracting the right quality retailers and positioning Freeport for the new transportation reality–is to encourage discussion. For something that’s only been alive for a few weeks, I’m pleased with the response so far. I’ve heard from lots of people, but most of those comments have been in email, on the phone or in person. They aren’t, therefore, part of the permanent record of the blog and aren’t accessible for the community of readers to see. So, please take a moment to add your thoughts in the comment section.
(Full details about my commenting policy and answers to you privacy questions are on the For New Readers Page.)
Thanks much.
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Comments
Thanks Dan. I hope the folks at Berenson Associates–the developers of Village Station–are smart enough to see that the side facing the train station is critical. Perhaps it’s not too late for some design modifications.
Just found your blog. I live in one of the abutting towns to Freeport, so I’m very familiar with the community and issues you write about.
Have been thinking a great deal about energy, and given that my “day job” is in workforce development, which parallels economic development, the price of energy is of great concern (as is, alternative modes of transportation, growth, etc).
Adding you to my blogroll and reader.
Happy blogging.
Jim–welcome and thanks for the link. I’ve kicked one back to you and am subscribing to Working in Maine.
Liked your energy post a lot. As a state and region, we have to move faster than Washington or we’re in trouble.
I’m with you 100% regarding Buck’s. National chains cheapen Freeport’s experience. I am concerned about the scale of the new parking garage. The energy and resources that went into that project may have served Freeport better had it integrated a future train station.