Any time that a big chain store like Wal-Mart comes into a community, there is the fear that smaller retail industry will suffer.
Central Square is no exception.
Numerous businesses are choosing to remain neutral on this subject because of the mixed feelings generated by village residents, public officials and other local businesses in the community as a result of the proposed Wal-Mart Superstore, which is being handled by APD Engineering out of Rochester. Michael Kraus, Code Enforcement Officer and Building Inspector for Central Square, says the project is still in the planning stages and it will be there for an undetermined amount of time. Back in August 1999, APD Engineering submitted a site plan for a proposed 155,000 square foot Wal-Mart Super Center. The site would be located on the north side of Route 49. The road going back to the proposed facility would actually line up with the roadway coming out of the IGA here in Central Square.