Moment of Truth (to be dramatic)

Our upcoming monthly Olney Business Association meetings (11-17 10pm at Tommy's, 11-18 noon at Savage Insurance) should include lively debates. Barbara and I had been busily preparing for the holiday event, which we figured would take place on a two block portion of N. 5th, closed off to traffic and parking. Late last week we learned that some business owners are uncomfortable with that idea because they feel that closing the street may lead to fewer customers and traffic/parking issues. We'll forge a consensus at our meetings.

Whatever the result, I should have been more careful about finding out what business owners wanted before I went ahead with the plan. That's the interesting thing about this work--I'm here to give the project a push but not to push too hard, too soon, or in the wrong direction! Stay tuned for more information on the Buy Local Holiday Kickoff.

Thanks also to the group who met to plan the event at the Greater Olney Branch of the Free Library (and to the library for hosting our meeting!).