tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post2951114654580251206..comments2023-09-25T06:47:42.119-05:00Comments on Worcester Blog: Airpport expansion plansBill Randellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-25818809708234092972012-01-25T13:41:10.623-05:002012-01-25T13:41:10.623-05:00Dave Z:
Okay. UNUM is going to rehab all their r...Dave Z:<br /><br />Okay. UNUM is going to rehab all their real estate on Chestnut Street, close down their Chattanooga and Potland operations and move everyone to Worcester.<br /><br />Dave, 15 years from now UNUM will have a small satellite office at City Square and will have sold all their Chestnut Street real estate to Mass SChool of Pharmacy or become low income housing.<br /><br />Who knowsBill Randellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-34199042895996581912012-01-25T09:40:05.918-05:002012-01-25T09:40:05.918-05:00Regarding the real estate UNUM will leave behind i...Regarding the real estate UNUM will leave behind in the Chestnut/ Elm street area, here's to hoping they raze the entire site and give it to the city to be used only as a park.<br /><br /> Sorry I just cannot see any business(S) moving into that area given its distance from the CBD. That said, the only other option for the soon to be vacted UNUM site is ________________________________<br /Jahnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-2892305129903683972012-01-25T07:09:53.090-05:002012-01-25T07:09:53.090-05:00Your optimism is overflowing Bill. :)Your optimism is overflowing Bill. :)David Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04121876324744892386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-84714557557877651042012-01-24T19:39:53.947-05:002012-01-24T19:39:53.947-05:00I believe This move by UNUM is merely part of thei...I believe This move by UNUM is merely part of their exit strategy. Once they moved into their new digs, they will peddle off any real estate they own cutting any long term ties to the City of Worcester.<br /><br />They amy end up keeping an office but it will get down sized every year and end up being the same size as the Telegram offices.<br /><br />It makes no sense for UNUM to stay in Bill Randellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-63394966523360981592012-01-24T18:10:12.438-05:002012-01-24T18:10:12.438-05:00David, just want to let you know the last 4 posts ...David, just want to let you know the last 4 posts were released by the moderator all at once, so mine was written before I ever had a chance to read yours. Seems the MODerator has been away for a few days and not clearing our blogs for take off fast enuff????? Then today on the best January Golf Day in Worc's istory he launches 4 blogs simultaneously :)<br /><br /> David I too was a Jahnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-12735697233717821802012-01-24T09:44:55.205-05:002012-01-24T09:44:55.205-05:00The CM was on Polito this morning (1-24) and did h...The CM was on Polito this morning (1-24) and did have a plausible explanation(s) for the parking garage changes to City Sq.<br /><br /> I tuned in part way through it but it "seems" basically we're going build about 1/2 of garage now and and another 1/2 of garage later??. The 2nd 1/2 of garage not to be stand alone but to be incorpoarted into one of the structures that will be Jahnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-18395169619150321492012-01-24T08:09:56.992-05:002012-01-24T08:09:56.992-05:00Jahn,
Hope you see this post.
I don't profes...Jahn,<br /><br />Hope you see this post.<br /><br />I don't profess to be an insider to the insurance industry but with all due respect to Bill; I don't think UNUM would sign a 15-year lease for CitySquare if they had exit plans anytime soon. <br /><br />As for CitySquare, CM O'Brien was a guest on your "favorite" radio talk show yesterday afternoon talking about the projectDavid Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04121876324744892386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-9954417358309620942012-01-23T06:04:48.031-05:002012-01-23T06:04:48.031-05:00Almost choked on my cornflakes when I first heard ...Almost choked on my cornflakes when I first heard the news!<br /><br />This is absolutely positive news for not only the airport, but for Worcester itself.<br /><br />I kept thinking that the airport would remain a no man's land destined to be underutilized. By bringing in corporate and private aircraft, Massport has shown that it will not wait for an access road so the airport can be used Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-1910206720581671632012-01-22T20:52:33.523-05:002012-01-22T20:52:33.523-05:00I just read Nick in todays Sunday T&G.
Now ...I just read Nick in todays Sunday T&G.<br /><br /> Now another question pops into my mind. Hanover will "contribute" $2.5M to expedite the build out of Front St, but still no mention of the parking garage situation and I continually ask this question b/c I had assumed Hanover stepped into Berkleys shoes as far the free $25M parking garage that was part of Berkleys deal. <br /><brJahnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-17397115995369803202012-01-21T09:54:29.704-05:002012-01-21T09:54:29.704-05:00It's about time someone sees things my way ...It's about time someone sees things my way :)<br /><br /> But Bill, if they were going to exit Worc why would they have not done it by now? The catylst being they need newer/better/more(?) space? The cost of doing business, even just insurance type office business is much lower anywhere else be it North Dakota or Tennessee. What's their lease term at City Sq...10 years and are youJahnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-70937642598805861472012-01-20T22:57:42.480-05:002012-01-20T22:57:42.480-05:00Dave Z and Jahn
I honestly love reading both you...Dave Z and Jahn<br /><br /><br />I honestly love reading both your comments and try to stay out and just watch<br /><br />Dave Z, I agree with Jahn. Let me add, from my insurance background, if either of you think UNUM will have any presence in Worceste when their City Square lease expires you are nuts.<br /><br />UNUM's move ot City Square is merely part of their overall Paul Revere exit Bill Randellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12621739944440784768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-70707622437173790612012-01-20T20:30:14.151-05:002012-01-20T20:30:14.151-05:00David, me jump all over something?? Surely you je...David, me jump all over something?? Surely you jest??Come on now. :) But hey, thank you for taking the time to write all of that.<br /><br /> So if I am understanding correctly, the parking garage was part of Phase 1 and the new Front St was part of phase 2? Now they want to leap frog the completion of Front St before phase 1 is completed and they also put the parking garage on hold Jahnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-8057379575804384252012-01-20T14:00:34.703-05:002012-01-20T14:00:34.703-05:00Jahn,
Yes, a garage was included in the original ...Jahn,<br /><br />Yes, a garage was included in the original CitySquare plan that was going to be built with public money. There were going to be underground levels underneath the extension of Front Street. Certain benchmarks (i.e. firm commitments for any new construction) needed to be met before the release of any public money for CitySquare. That was the primary reason behind the delays in David Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04121876324744892386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-24094401371633009862012-01-20T09:44:21.557-05:002012-01-20T09:44:21.557-05:00So....what will happen first, Masspike egress for ...So....what will happen first, Masspike egress for a Brimfield casino (proposed) or Masspike egress for Worc Airport ( existing). After yesterdays news, I think the answer is obvious.<br /><br /> To steal a phrase, is it just me??????? No one else here has issues with the changes occuring with City Sq constr? E.g. substantially delaying or completely doing away with parking garage. BTW how Jahnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-7193676523606837512012-01-20T09:35:36.126-05:002012-01-20T09:35:36.126-05:00Anonymous, I agree with you that the city should n...Anonymous, I agree with you that the city should never have been in the airport business. Just like they should never have been in the hospital business, nor should they be in the firefighting business, nor the rubbish collection business, nor the yard waste pick up & disposal business nor in the in library business nor in nor in the parkign ticket business, nor in the forestry business, etcSuctilnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-46600783586649564772012-01-19T16:59:23.730-05:002012-01-19T16:59:23.730-05:00Steve I too picked up on that 9th paragraph but my...Steve I too picked up on that 9th paragraph but my take was a bit different. Logan has 2 stepchildren, Handscome & Worcester. Both kinda pushed onto Logan (Massport) for basic survival needs. Worcester is basically the redheaded step child who is allowed to ride in the backseat to accompany the family (Logan & Handscome) on a day trip to the beach (the FBO bid).<br /><br /> I mean Jahnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-73584364171569420172012-01-19T16:35:40.304-05:002012-01-19T16:35:40.304-05:00I think this is Massports way of announcing that W...I think this is Massports way of announcing that Worcesters future will not include much for commercial service. Its their way of putting the auxiliary services that they don't have room for at Logan somewhere. If it creates jobs, good, I guess. I was a strong supporter of Worcester airport until I got a look from the inside. The city ran the airport straight into the ground. Worcester Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-9093903278625708522012-01-19T13:23:05.576-05:002012-01-19T13:23:05.576-05:00I was hoping for a jetblue announcement in there t...I was hoping for a jetblue announcement in there too. Hope that is coming in the near future.tim macdonaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-31228453240385624492012-01-19T12:59:20.646-05:002012-01-19T12:59:20.646-05:00The T&G is also reporting on the selection now...The T&G is also reporting on the selection now.<br /><br />http://www.telegram.com/article/20120119/NEWS/120119488/1116David Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04121876324744892386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-41001034180530689052012-01-19T12:03:11.172-05:002012-01-19T12:03:11.172-05:00According to the Worcester Business Journal, Massp...According to the Worcester Business Journal, Massport has selected Rectrix Aviation FBO who also services Hanscom Field.<br /><br />http://www.wbjournal.com/news50594.html?utm_source=enews&utm_medium=Daily&utm_campaign=January+19%2C+2012+DailyDavid Z.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04121876324744892386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8661737.post-56902896397422289842012-01-19T10:41:15.647-05:002012-01-19T10:41:15.647-05:00Interesting that Massport requires any FBO to serv...Interesting that Massport requires any FBO to serve both Worcester and Hanscom, but they won't put a requirement that an airline serve both Boston and Worcester.Steve Foleynoreply@blogger.com