Help the people of East Stroudsburg! Lackawanna MP82

Alexander D. Mitchell IV · **Posted:** Sun Jul 25, 2010 4:32 pm

isaksenj wrote:

The Pocono Record is reporting that the owner of the Pocono Raceway has pledged $500,000 toward reconstruction of the East Stroudsburg station:

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.d ... /100729906

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Danged evil capitalist rich people and their ill-gotten wealth which they hoard and don't use for anything good......

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Stationary Steam · **Posted:** Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:44 pm

Problem solved! Execute the purchase agreement and start hammering nails!

isaksenj · **Posted:** Mon Jul 26, 2010 1:22 pm

Not so fast -- the developer is backing out of his offer:

"Backing from the Mattiolis, however, may not be enough to stop the demolition.

"(The group Save Dansbury Depot) missed the deadline. The building is no longer for sale. I will definitely talk to Dr. Mattioli," Nauman said. "It's a great gesture. I would love to explore other alternatives with him." "

http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.d ... WS/7260318