I am sorry to hear the tanks have been removed. I have wanted another gas station, because the Sunoco station was so convenient and the Shell station across the street is difficult to negotiate in and out of.

A truly organic green concept restaurant supporting local farms and using organic products and ingredients. Also a gift shop supporting local artists and vendors by carrying their wares. Jim Mc.

A Bakery like Olga's or Seven Stars - yum!

Multi purpose building. Restaurant (similar to Garden Grille in Pawtucket), artist run cooperative gallery, performance ctr.

I agree with Ms. Pauley above. Gas station, not another bank.

1. Too bad the tanks are gone -a combined Duncan Donuts and Gas station would be a nice location. .
2. Motorcycle Shop that specializes in quiet mufflers!
3. A Parking Park with a shuttle trolley up and down Main Street. Have very limited parking (pick up drop off only) on Main St. much more landscaped sidewalks each side—and don’t use tax money make the rich property owners pay for it! It is a election year after all.

A downtown market; fruits and veggies, dairy, cheese and some meat and seafood.
So us "Townies" never have to leave Main St.

We need a really good bakery.

A bakery

I think some form of pay parking would work there - we have so little parking on Main Street. I also like the bakery idea, missing the one where Fillippos is now. But I, too, really liked having a gas station there and they are probably the ones who can most afford to locate on that piece of property.

A lot of the ideas are nice in concept but can a store really support and continue to operate with a limited client base?

I would suggest a mixed use building similar to the one on the other corner. The site is large enough to support parking for a bakery or similar business without creating a traffic nightmare like a coffee shop or other drive through use, residential use above the commercial makes the site more viable and adds living units downtown and taxes to the town while supplying limited services

I agree with those who have suggested a great bakery/sandwich shop. A branch of Seven Stars or Olga's would be great for EG and would fit there.

Great ideas all.... bakery/ice cream shop down with condos up and a community buiding attached for art shows, theater productions ,events.......

Bring back Dick Cranston Ford!

The last I heard the asking price was $1.5 million. Who, but a large corporation can afford that ? Perhaps a lease MIGHT be available but I suspect the owner is just waiting for someone to want the parcel enough to pay the asking price, or close to it.
A lot of good ideas but doubt they'll work. Maybe a Dunkin' Donuts/bakery combo?
The existing DD location is a traffic hazard as well as affecting traffic flow.

This just seems weird. Why remove the tanks/cover thus elimnating potential buyers (gas stations)? Any why now? Its been vacant for what 5-6 years? Why the sudden urge to do it now?

A REAL bakery!! East Greenwich does NOT need another Dunkin Donuts, or coffee shop.

EG needs a "real" New York style delicatessen, of which there are none in RI. Sandwiches, baked goods (maybe sublet to Seven Stars or Olga's), bagels (must be hot), hot/cold food buffet, indoor/outdoor seating, catering, etc. Not only for locals, but market it as a destination/tourist location. Could be a gateway to EG and foster increased patronage of other local businesses.

How about the town buys it and makes it parking w/ a green area? The South end of town looses out to a lot of foot traffic as there is no real parking south of CVS. Put in meters to make up on some of the lost tax revenue. During Main Street Strolls, no one goes much more south than the CVS lot. If (metered) parking were available, it could be used by people taking the bus during the week, along with shoppers. Church, shopping and restaurant goes on Saturday's , extra parking on during parades... numerous opportunities for it's use!

Fmsurveyor

The idea of a bakery or mixed retail (no cell phone store or additional restaurant) is appealing. I do not know where the nearest true bakery is. We do not need another gas station on the gateway into town. Nix on the idea of a parking lot. Look at the existing lots, in a short time they are overgrown with weeds and trash, and that does not represent a nice picture coming into town. In response to Class of 98, I believe that the Sunoco has only been empty for a little over three years now. The property is certainly more attractive without the fuel tanks and other potential pollution issues to scare other buyers away.

How about finding some wealthy benefactors who would chip in to help the town purchase it.? Plant some trees, construct a war memorial, add a few permanent seats. The parades could stop there for Memorial Day and Veteran's Day Ceremonies. It would be an attractive gateway to EG. I think it may not be a great spot for a new business. Just dreaming.

I still think my "dream" is to move the now closed Jigger's Diner to that spot. Place it "kitty-corner" and have a very cool retro restaurant there. It would make a charming entrance to the town. Also, with some parking, that diner could have a better business traffic.

I miss Jiggers!

A Whole Foods supermarket would be perfect! We don't need more restaurants or clothing stores.

Sigh, mark my words:
They'll stick yet ANOTHER bank in this town on this site.

A butcher, a baker, a candlestick maker (well, some sort of artistic store).
I would die for a great butcher shop in this town first! An attractive multi-tenant building would be more secure for a developer though.

An ICE CREAM destination, open year round, with tables and {comfortable} chairs.
Add the "true bakery" and the NY style deli. De-lish!

A branch of La Salle's bakery would be heavenly! Then we could get some of their delicious croissants, breads and bakery cakes there when the farmer's market closes. You have to drive to Providence to buy a decent buttercream birthday cake! Wild harvest is great but they are not a full service bakery - can't get cakes from them.