Which strengthens my point that Berlin is not and will not be a hub for tourism... its just not in the books. All the Hotels and Resorts are in Gorham/Conway/Littleton. Berlin needs to regain its place as an Industrial powerhouse and stick to that. I am not sure of other people's agendas on this board for trying to force tourism into Berlin, but it is misguided.
Berlin does not have what Tourists want. Gorham has the Appalachian trail, the Bed and Breakfasts and the amenities that cater to tourists (moose tours for example). Berlin right now is an area stricken with unemployment, higher relative crime rates, and low real estate. It is not the most beautiful town in the area, but it has the opportunity to be the most successful. That will come with increased jobs, more money (less crime) and a desire to be good at what Berlin already has (an industrious workforce!)
Berlin should not try to be Gorham (A lot of families from Gorham relied on the mill as well for jobs!). They each have their unique offering and should stick to what they have to be prosperous!
And yes that picture is fabricated, I have never seen a view like that from Berlin, especially near the stacks. Berlin for the longest time was known as "the smelly town" due to the odors and emissions that the P&P plant emitted. Imagine being industrious with a fraction of the emissions? Think about it.
I really appreciate all the information being thrown about. I am learning a lot more than I thought when I first decided to join this discussion!
To all, I have written 14 posts and this is my last remaining. I hope to pick back up at this tomorrow at work.
Best of luck to all and it was great speaking with all of you!!!
Matthew
