April 28th, 2023 by WCBC Radio
It has now been one month since construction on Baltimore Street has gotten underway. The $15 million renovation project that focuses on upgrading underground utilities, opening the street to traffic and parking, as well as parklets is exciting news. However, businesses are already beginning to feel the hit in the cash registers, with one store relocating to Frostburg and one other store announcing the intention to close their doors. Business owners and employees are concerned about the long-term financial picture with 17 months of construction remaining. WCBC news spoke with shop owner Carrie Cannon of LewLew Belle Boutique at 61 Baltimore Street who said she has noticed less traffic, specifically during lunch time…
Restaurant owner Bill Shaffer of City Lights located at 59 Baltimore Street, says that his sales are down by 25% compared to this time last year and unscheduled water shut-offs are negatively affecting his business…
WCBC Radio has also noticed a decrease in foot traffic at their office at 31 Baltimore Street.
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