On the recommendation of the Newtown, Conn., Economic Development Commission, the town’s Board of Selectmen on March 15 unanimously agreed to a local business incentive program application for a northeastern RV dealership that has designs on the former BlueLinx parcel at 201 South Main Street.
Just over ten years ago, a roof collapse signaled the end of an era for the industrial site that at the time housed several company vehicles and commercial stock for Blue Linx, a building supply operation.
The property has been vacant since shortly after the collapse, and all the remaining structures were cleared from the parcel years ago. Since then, the 22.7-acre site has been on the commercial market for lease.
A 2020 listing indicates the parcel was being offered by Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT.
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On March 10, the EDC met remotely with Layne Gregoire and Logan Gregoire of Country Camper, and Christal Preszler, Newtown’s deputy director of Economic and Community Development.
According to meeting minutes, Preszler explained to the commission that Country Camper is looking to build a facility for the sale and maintenance of RVs and automobiles on that location. She reminded members that at this point everything is in the preliminary stages, and seeking approval for the business incentive program is the first step in the process for Country Camper to determine if they will establish themselves in Newtown.
