Having gotten back from New England, I have experienced the New England Town. They appear to be alive and well, and still attempting to capture a past that may or may not have existed.Many of the buildings in the center of town (even those easily identifiable as centers) are not original; they are well conceived reproductions of originals or something the town thinks should have existed.
I'm not sure what my comments are about exactly, but it seems important to continue the dialogue about community and gathering places. Too many communities don't have a place to gather, old or new. People don't have a place to exchange stories and histories in order to keep the community alive. The web and social media helps, but is no substitution for F2F gatherings.
Community groups and historic districts are helping, but more needs to be done. I guess more people need to become active in the groups and participate in their events.
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