tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post2764734689905385977..comments2024-03-29T07:04:24.762-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Main Street Sidewalk Repairs Slated For SpringBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6738445749778543162014-06-19T03:50:43.989-04:002014-06-19T03:50:43.989-04:00What the Hell are you talking about Peter. Time to...What the Hell are you talking about Peter. Time to get your memory checked out. You don't know what you are talking about. Stay out of discussions you know nothing about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64256208663234640232014-06-18T17:58:03.572-04:002014-06-18T17:58:03.572-04:00I understand your thought, but has anyone been mug...I understand your thought, but has anyone been mugged in Easton or Bethlehem in their parking garage? Except for the Sands Casino, I am not aware of any problems ,please site one if I'm wrong.I almost have carried heavy artillery for 35 years and don't gamble . If you look anyplace for trouble you can find it surly ,but I don't want any like you Anon 3;12 beleive me. We move freely and can get out of trouble ,but please post a problem with the parking garages if you know of one in Easton or Bethlehem.Both Police Departments are very competent.Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85207783972034512112014-06-18T17:57:37.812-04:002014-06-18T17:57:37.812-04:00I understand your thought, but has anyone been mug...I understand your thought, but has anyone been mugged in Easton or Bethlehem in their parking garage? Except for the Sands Casino, I am not aware of any problems ,please site one if I'm wrong.I almost have carried heavy artillery for 35 years and don't gamble . If you look anyplace for trouble you can find it surly ,but I don't want any like you Anon 3;12 beleive me. We move freely and can get out of trouble ,but please post a problem with the parking garages if you know of one in Easton or Bethlehem.Both Police Departments are very competent. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87377619447787317722014-06-18T15:12:51.188-04:002014-06-18T15:12:51.188-04:00its those stinkin parking garages. The malls don&...its those stinkin parking garages. The malls don't have them and Bethlehem does. People want to park on the street not in a mugging palace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88301910513084234632014-06-18T12:14:07.936-04:002014-06-18T12:14:07.936-04:00Discretionary income spending habits are different...Discretionary income spending habits are different as well as the profiles of of what is purchased in Bethlehem,Pa. than at a Walmart, Bethlehem ,Pa. Look around, what do you see? Class?Yes. Great pubs, dining lots of nice folks.Porsches, MB's, new Cts's Jag's you name it. The "inconvenience" can be a litmus test against not having to deal with social dredges, and incompetent wait staff in a restaurant, or buying a gem.I hate malls and parking there, and most chain stores myself --but have no discretionary income left over,but I can look. Easton is much better too, weekends place is full to the brim ,clean- no normal people ever get molested -both venues doing great job .OLD PETERPeter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6126189227751276582014-06-18T11:26:52.102-04:002014-06-18T11:26:52.102-04:00"It is just more convenient to go shopping so...<em>"It is just more convenient to go shopping somewhere else than main street."</em> <br /><br />That will not change with meter times. It is inconvenient bc people LIKE it there. Main Street Bethlehem is perhaps the most attractive spot in the LV. If you think the shops there struggle, try visiting nazareth's Main Street. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53267567734480845312014-06-18T11:22:56.808-04:002014-06-18T11:22:56.808-04:00Nashua, New Hampshire, is a lesson learned in a&qu...Nashua, New Hampshire, is a lesson learned in a" Mainstreet Project". I'do not pretend to know anything about this subject.But admire Bethlehem's history and charm. Nashua has turned around as the result of their leadership using their heads.The sidewalks were nearly all replaced using bricks from torn down industrial redevelopment ,recycled and fitted dry.They have bad winters there don't forget,makes for lower cost frost adjustment in the spring. They can take up a section to do utility work at lower costs and time, and it's aesthetically gorgeous.Nearly every storefront was occupied in and around the- the centre core of town. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-86665451366587039252014-06-18T09:13:36.849-04:002014-06-18T09:13:36.849-04:00Sidewalks are not the problem with main street Bet...Sidewalks are not the problem with main street Bethlehem, it is the lousy parking situation and the meter times. It is just more convenient to go shopping somewhere else than main street.<br /><br />And just because something will cost 1/2 of what it was supposed to be, does not mean all of those merchants will be jumping for joy. Take a look at how many went out of business last year on that stretch and tell me that they are doing just fine to pay for these improvementsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-9402973762895322132014-06-18T07:28:34.370-04:002014-06-18T07:28:34.370-04:00wonder when they are going to get a real HR direct...wonder when they are going to get a real HR director?<br /><br />When will council really make a budgetary impact and do something about the abuse of city vehicles?FAHKINASUMnoreply@blogger.com