Community Fight

Wal-Mart developer concedes defeat in Monsey, New York after a, "modest yet unweilding campaign" by residents. (New York Times)

Following through on a promise made in 2006, the town council unanimously voted Monday to prohibit chain restaurants...(Palm Beach Post)

Home Depot has abandoned its plans to build a store on Hilton Head Island after a determined fight by local residents. Great work keeping out a big box retailer that needs to learn respect for community diversity, the environment, and workers' rights! (The Island Packet)

"Since town officials say they cannot take the community's objections into consideration, I propose that we voice our objections to Home Depot." (Island Packet)