Fire at Hunters IGA in Wolfeboro?

[TheTimeTraveler]

Originally Posted by radar4401

FWIW, If they rebuild, it would be helpful to them if they could buy the property behind them. It's a vacant lot and would give them a lot more space but also complicate the rebuilding process.

That would be a good idea, however I believe the lot directly behind them may be zoned residential (one or two family) and not zoned commercial.

I am confident they are looking at all options at this point. Whatever they do I would be surprised if the new store would look anything like the old store once did.

It is my belief that the old store was loaded with asbestos in the original tile floors and the older piping (which ran the heating and cooling). Asbestos is considered hazardous waste and this will need removal and proper disposal prior to any rebuilding process. Proper handling "could" delay a speedy rebuild.

[tis]

I doubt if it would be quick in any event. Too bad they couldn't find an existing structure to open for a year or two while the new store is being built.

[Janet]

Any update on the progress of Hunter's IGA after the fire back in January? Just wondered if there had been any activity or rumors of rebuild.

[SAB1]

They have a sign by the sidewalk that says they will be back. The piles of rubble from the fire are still sitting there.

[KPW]

They need to have all their ducks in a row. Added traffic, construction vehicles, etc. It's a busy place in the summer.

[gokart-mozart]

Originally Posted by KPW

They need to have all their ducks in a row. Added traffic, construction vehicles, etc. It's a busy place in the summer.

There was some equipment there for a while - floodlights, backhoe, and they built some sort of pathway, with a shed alongside (to test outgoing loads) - but it's all gone now.

It would be great to get a preliminary on the cause, and some sort of timeline for removal of the organic matter in the pile. Once it warms up, it may become unpleasant to be around.

[tis]

There is some recent activity so maybe it will start moving. The owner of the Hunter's property, bought the Walgreen's property, the building that used to house the laundry behind Hunter's and a lot behind those.

[mcdude]

Harvest Market must be seeing quite an uptick in business??

[tis]

Originally Posted by mcdude

Harvest Market must be seeing quite an uptick in business??

I know. I was told they are having a tough time handling it because they can't get enough help.

[ApS]

Harvest Market can't get too overwhelmed, due to inadequate parking. (A safety valve for their market).

[BrownstoneNorth]

Originally Posted by tis

I know. I was told they are having a tough time handling it because they can't get enough help.

I'm guessing it's more likely that Harvest doesn't have room for more help, not that they can't get help. According to the Hunter's owner and manager, 50-60 Hunter's employees suddenly lost their jobs due to the destruction of the store. So where did they go? Even considering that some were of retirement age, some may have gotten jobs at Alton or Ossipee Hannafords, and some may have decided to get different kinds of jobs, Harvest would seem the natural choice for many.

[tis]

Originally Posted by BrownstoneNorth

I'm guessing it's more likely that Harvest doesn't have room for more help, not that they can't get help. According to the Hunter's owner and manager, 50-60 Hunter's employees suddenly lost their jobs due to the destruction of the store. So where did they go? Even considering that some were of retirement age, some may have gotten jobs at Alton or Ossipee Hannafords, and some may have decided to get different kinds of jobs, Harvest would seem the natural choice for many.

I thought the same. Was surprised when I read that.