» Articles from August 2007
When Wal-Mart Came to Town
A comprehensive study of the impact of Wal-Mart’s entry into rural Iowa, which concludes that “84% of all sales at the new Wal-Mart stores came from existing businesses within the counties.”
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Maine to Require Fiscal Review of Big-Box Stores
The state of Maine, concerned that big-box retail centers are raising property taxes and sapping local businesses, could soon require an independent analysis of the economic impact of super-sized stores. From www.NewRules.org care of LTV reader Moisha Blechman of Taghkanic.
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Growth in Town Property Taxes 2004-2007
Where does your town stand in raising (or in one case lowering) property taxes over the past three years?
→ Growth in Town Property Taxes 2004-2007
Your Town Needs Your Vote
Control of many town boards in our region is up for grabs this November, and with it decisions on proposed zoning ordinances, preservation efforts and assessment standards. In these critical local elections, which will affect the future of your lifestyle here for decades to come, literally a handful of votes can tip the scales.
We urge all readers who own or rent a home here to register and vote in their Hudson Valley towns. Read more