Honk for Brookstone to Return

To the Editor:

I remember the day that Brookstone and Gardener’s Eden decided to close up shop on the north end of Main Street, and have an everything must go moving sale. 

I remember how excited I was that although I could no longer take advantage of the free massage chair sessions, maybe we would get a really cool new store and knowing that the building had just been purchased, I was confident that it would be great. Perhaps the Polo store would have tied together that end of town quite well or who knows. 

I have come to the realization that unique and interesting stores not typically found in a mall could no longer lease on Main Street as the costs are too high, but I never imagined what would come next. The first time I noticed a Commerce Bank sign in that spot, I thought to myself that maybe they were just financing the new great store coming in. 

That was very wishful thinking though, as over the next two months I watched them build the blue florescent and neon bank that is known for its outside-the-bank and on-the-street promotions. 

Now I do know that the Town of Westport has very strict zoning when it comes to signage, but somehow Commerce Bank has gotten it past the board and was able to light up their end of Main Street in blue and red.

Not only are the blue signs a bit much, but I never imagined the Town of Westport would allow people out patrolling the street asking people to “Honk for free checking.”  This is Westport, Conn., right?  Can we put a stop to this?

Adam Goldberg
Westport