April 15
This deal is so outrageous that it is bound to be rejected by the state and the city of Providence. Before approving the PawSox move to another city, the International League should guarantee that Pawtucket would be allowed to provide incentives to attract another International League team. The Syracuse Chiefs are having trouble drawing fans to their stadium. … The PawSox have averaged more than 8,400 fans per game over the last 10 years.
Kenneth Berwick
Smithfield
April 16
The city of Providence will reap the economic “multiplier” benefits of this project, but without direct tax revenue from the facility, it will be asked to provide fire and police services. Millionaires doing their fair share to invest in Providence and their home state? I’m skeptical, Messrs Skeffington, Ryan and Lucchino.
Richard Boghosian
Cranston
April 19
OK, so the facts as I see them today are that the team will pay for all of the development and construction of the ballpark. The land is currently slated to be a completely 100% non-revenue generating park. No jobs here! The owners will pay for the garage and for utility moving. The land will be owned by the state of Rhode Island and leased to the team for 30 years. Ticket prices will be the same as they are today and the parking garage will be $3 for games.
Ken Clukey
Scituate
April 20
I would hope that planning would consider the best options for prime waterfront property. It seems to me that a ballpark isn’t the best choice.
Colleen Joubert
Burrillville