Alton has before the planning board a request for 75 new lots.
http://www.citizen.com/December_2004...n_1215_04a.asp
The town is growing, and while we have McGrath's market, it doesn't compare to a Hannaford or Market Basket Demoulas.
To do some serious and somewhat cost efficient food shopping, most residents in Alton would have a 20-30 minute drive to a Supermarket. Same thing is true for a drugstore. I would anticipate that we will see business from New Durham, Barnstead, Wolfeboro, Middleton, Gilmanton, and other towns as well.
I have not personally seen the conceptual drawing, but have been told it does include greenspace areas as part of the design. I would anticipate that it will have a little more charm than the urban sprawl in Gilford with the Hannaford/Walmart area, Shaw's TjMaxx area, and the long empty recently starting to be demolished Star Market plaza.
