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Old 11-15-2012, 10:28 AM
 
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I didn't see any post on this, just saw a tweet from Newsday that Smithtown has blocked Sonic from coming in. Couldn't read the article because I'm not a subscriber but found this: Smithtown BZA Votes Down Sonic's Plans for Nesconset - Smithtown, NY Patch

Not my neck of the woods so I'm pretty indifferent, just figured I'd share.
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Old 11-15-2012, 11:17 AM
 
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Yes, the Town Board blocked Sonic from building on Rt. 347, citing noise and traffic concerns. I'm glad to see someone is concerned about sprawl and over development, but last time I drove that section of 347, it wasn't exactly pristine wilderness. Makes me wonder if the right hands weren't greased.

That and, of course, local residents did not want another fast food establishment...
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Old 11-15-2012, 11:23 AM
 
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Yes, the Town Board blocked Sonic from building on Rt. 347, citing noise and traffic concerns. I'm glad to see someone is concerned about sprawl and over development, but last time I drove that section of 347, it wasn't exactly pristine wilderness. Makes me wonder if the right hands weren't greased.

That and, of course, local residents did not want another fast food establishment...
I am happy Sonic isn't going there but would love an Arby's in the area
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Old 11-15-2012, 11:53 AM
 
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So only restaurants that you like are allowed to open?

Im surprised that Suffolk cty doesnt have a Waffle House. It would do well anywhere east of Rte 110
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Old 11-15-2012, 11:54 AM
 
Location: Inis Fada
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Yes, the Town Board blocked Sonic from building on Rt. 347, citing noise and traffic concerns. I'm glad to see someone is concerned about sprawl and over development, but last time I drove that section of 347, it wasn't exactly pristine wilderness. Makes me wonder if the right hands weren't greased.

That and, of course, local residents did not want another fast food establishment...

Middle Country Rd (aka Route 25) and Alexander Ave was the proposed site -- NOT 347.

The issue was the proposed site on Middle Country Rd backed up private homes and the noise associated with Sonic. It had nothing to do with 'pristine wilderness'.
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Old 11-15-2012, 11:59 AM
 
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That's right by the mall. Anyone who buys a house that close to development shouldnt be complaining about some noise and congestion.
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Old 11-15-2012, 12:15 PM
 
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That's right by the mall. Anyone who buys a house that close to development shouldnt be complaining about some noise and congestion.
Congestion there is bad enough, didnt need a Sonic to add to it. If you have a counterpoint that is fine, but could you express it like an adult without being confrontational?
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Old 11-15-2012, 12:33 PM
 
Location: Selden New York
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Good move since long island seems to go nuts for fast food resturants like there a theme park or something.
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Old 11-15-2012, 12:54 PM
 
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People on Alexander would have had traffic backed up into their neighborhood for the first few months of hype induced hysteria. Good for them.
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Old 11-15-2012, 12:58 PM
 
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Egads! Another business wanting to open in a commercial zone?! The nerve! Where do they get these outlandish ideas? Tax base?! Who needs it!?
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