Our financing is in place.
Due to a few unanticipated tangles, we should close on the property this week! Finally! Thanks to everyone for their patience!
Some much needed repairs will be taking place through the end of February. Design and upgrades will begin by the second week in March. We are still planning a mid-Spring opening - keep your fingers crossed.
Please feel free to stop in!
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Heading towards closing!
Nearly everything is in place - we are hoping to close by the end of this month. We'll be wading through legal designations and permitting processes, as well dealing with design and layout issues over the next two months, but are planning for a mid-Spring opening date.
We would love to hear from the community. If you have ideas about what sorts of products you'd like to see, information about vendors, or other helpful advice, feel free to contact us!
We would love to hear from the community. If you have ideas about what sorts of products you'd like to see, information about vendors, or other helpful advice, feel free to contact us!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
We've got it!
The unofficial word is in! The Albany County Legislature apparently voted Tuesday (December 8th), and approved our bid for the Store! We haven't heard anything about closing and still don't have any word on when we could close, but we are hoping for no later than the end of January.
So spread the word - we can move forward! If you are interested in hearing more details, feel free to contact me at info@medusageneralstore.com.
So spread the word - we can move forward! If you are interested in hearing more details, feel free to contact me at info@medusageneralstore.com.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Plans
We plan to reopen the Medusa General Store in the spirit of what it has always been – the community’s source for a range of merchandise and convenience items, as well as a magnet for local chatter and neighborly connection. For decades, the Medusa General Store represented a vital community asset, supplying a rural community with goods and services, and giving life to a sleepy Hilltown village.
Specifically, the main building will regain its identify as a general/country store, providing retail space for general merchandise, including dry goods, produce and household supplies. It will also include a deli and web café, committed to a whole foods menu, emphasizing locally grown/ raised food. North Atlantic Information Systems (www.nais.com) has agreed to provide computing access as well as WiFi services. The main building will also house a community arts space. The outbuilding will provide space for an outdoor expeditions and bike repair shop, as well as a small engine repair center. Shared office space will be provided for each of these small businesses. (Per their zoning laws (available on line at www.rensselaerville.com) most of these uses conform with existing zoning for the Medusa hamlet, although some will require special permits. All are thoroughly in line with the goals expressed in the Rensselaerville Comprehensive Plan.)
It is our expectation that not only will the Medusa General Store reopen as the landmark it has always been, but it can respond to the needs of a new demographic. Historically a community that was rooted in a traditional farming culture, Medusa (and the rest of the southern Albany County Hilltown communities) is struggling to shape an identity on the metropolitan fringe of the Capital District. Medusa General Store can support this transition to a new sustainable culture and viable economy by providing support for those entrepreneurs interested in tackling a small business.
Specifically, the main building will regain its identify as a general/country store, providing retail space for general merchandise, including dry goods, produce and household supplies. It will also include a deli and web café, committed to a whole foods menu, emphasizing locally grown/ raised food. North Atlantic Information Systems (www.nais.com) has agreed to provide computing access as well as WiFi services. The main building will also house a community arts space. The outbuilding will provide space for an outdoor expeditions and bike repair shop, as well as a small engine repair center. Shared office space will be provided for each of these small businesses. (Per their zoning laws (available on line at www.rensselaerville.com) most of these uses conform with existing zoning for the Medusa hamlet, although some will require special permits. All are thoroughly in line with the goals expressed in the Rensselaerville Comprehensive Plan.)
It is our expectation that not only will the Medusa General Store reopen as the landmark it has always been, but it can respond to the needs of a new demographic. Historically a community that was rooted in a traditional farming culture, Medusa (and the rest of the southern Albany County Hilltown communities) is struggling to shape an identity on the metropolitan fringe of the Capital District. Medusa General Store can support this transition to a new sustainable culture and viable economy by providing support for those entrepreneurs interested in tackling a small business.
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