In the early summer of 2006, Albrecht, Inc. signed a contract with the City of Akron, promising to build a new grocery store to replace Highland Square's existing successful Star Market, which was demolished as part of the deal. Despite the taxpayers flipping the bill for the land and giving a bargain lease rate to Albrecht, Highland Square residents are still waiting for their grocery store. If Albrecht is unable or unwilling to replace our grocery store, then it is time for the Mayor and City Council to transfer the lease to someone who will.
GROCERY NEWS: HIGHLAND SQUARE RESIDENTS RALLY TO DEMAND ENFORCEMENT OF ALBRECHT'S CONTRACT
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Dozens of Highland Square residents, including many seniors, rallied at the corner of Market and Portage Path to demand that Albrecht, Inc. follow through on the contract it signed with the City to bring a grocery store to Highland Square. This is just one in a series of events that will be held to raise public awareness of an issue that affects every Highland Square resident, especially the seniors. Click on the photo to see the entire gallery! |
GROCERY NEWS: HIGHLAND SQUARE WELCOMES ITS NEW GROCERY... TO RITTMAN
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Highland Square was the first choice for Bob Foutty of the Freshway Market to open a new grocery. After a year of delaying tactics by Albrecht, Bob finally gave up on Highland Square when he was presented with an inflated lease rate. Bob's goal for a new grocery store didn't end with Albrecht's dog and pony show... he went on to open a beautiful IGA in Rittman, Ohio, complete with a bakery, deli and plenty of jobs for the town's friendly residents. Click on the photo to see what could have been for Highland Square and be sure to go to the citizen's action form to thank Albrecht and the City of Akron for making such a great store possible... for Rittman! |