Montauk residents are up in arms over rumors that a long vacant property in the hamlet may be the site of 7-Eleven convenience store.
The property, for many years a gas station, is owned by Peter Ferraro, who also owns the retail emporium Plaza Sports. The property is on the north side of Montauk Highway directly across the street from the IGA grocery store. It fronts on Fort Pond.
Mr. Ferraro could not be reached for comment on Monday or Tuesday at his home or at the Plaza Sports store.
At a meeting of the Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee on Monday night, several dozen business owners and residents brainstormed how to stop a 7-Eleven franchise from opening there. Committee chairwoman Lisa Grenci said that she had spoken to one of Mr. Ferraro’s assistants... more
The property, for many years a gas station, is owned by Peter Ferraro, who also owns the retail emporium Plaza Sports. The property is on the north side of Montauk Highway directly across the street from the IGA grocery store. It fronts on Fort Pond.
Mr. Ferraro could not be reached for comment on Monday or Tuesday at his home or at the Plaza Sports store.
At a meeting of the Montauk Citizens Advisory Committee on Monday night, several dozen business owners and residents brainstormed how to stop a 7-Eleven franchise from opening there. Committee chairwoman Lisa Grenci said that she had spoken to one of Mr. Ferraro’s assistants... more
Time for the LOCALS to take back control.
Change is not always for the good.
2. That equates to opportunity for all. 3. Nobody owns Montauk. 4. When a community actively partakes in government, the likelihood of such things is lessened.