Methuen High School Online

Some interesting news for residents and businesses local to this construction. I can't imagine more traffic on route 28 between Methuen and Salem, so I am glad they are going to address this BEFORE building the Lowe's. I like the sidewalk inclusion, but I think someone needs to ask why they can't reuse the STAPLES building that is already there in its current form or in a modified form. I would think it would cost less than razing the current building and starting from scratch.

At the very least, they should consider the multiple use and reuse capabilities of the new Lowe's building so that if Lowe's decides to go at some point, it can be reused for other businesses. I think STAPLES probably thought they would own it forever and there was no need to build it beyond their own use. I hope they don't settle for this "very least" scenario.

SALEM, N.H. — Throngs of drivers who head north along Route 28 between Methuen and Salem are familiar with the backups caused by the lure of tax-free shopping in New Hampshire.

But $2 million in road improvements proposed by a developer may alleviate some of that traffic congestion.

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