Submitted by SpareSomewhere8271 t3_11rkgyp in RhodeIsland
There was discussion about a Costco being built at the site of the old Mulligan's Island in Cranston. Does anyone know if the plan has been finalized and an expected construction / opening date?
They won’t build a Costco here because they can’t sell alcohol. I personally think it’s a stupid law. Even places like Utah and North Carolina sell alcohol in grocery stores.
Puritans. Blame the Puritans
I know its a joke, partially, and true, partially but also blame (pretty much entirely) the liquor store lobby because I guess that has to be a thing in our world....
Yes I was thinking Blue Laws but I bet you're right!
>They won’t build a Costco here because they can’t sell alcohol.
Multiple locations in Massachusetts would disagree with that assessment. MA didn't start allowing beer and wine in some grocery stores until the last decade. Hell, the first attempt with a ballot question failed spectacularly.
Costco still had like 5 stores open in MA. Alcohol sales will make it more enticing cause they can make more money but Costco can still do just fine without it.
Costco actually helped change the liquor laws in Washington state so they could sell liquor through their stores. It could happen here too!
I really don’t have a huge problem with the status quo, tbh. Maybe it’s growing up with it but it’s not that huge of an inconvenience
I just like the bigger bang for your buck at Costco lol
Fair, I’m a sucker for the liquor store that’s got a list of people not to take checks from prominently displayed.
Ha! I could see that.
That’s always been a bullshit excuse. They said the same thing about Trader Joe’s.
Wait, “old mulligans island”. Is mulligans island closed? When did that happen?
Nope, it’s still open.
The owner keeps trying to sell it, but hasn't went through with it yet
I think the talks for Costco are no longer.
Was it the state’s refusal to allow alcohol-sales at non-liquor stores, or traffic issues that led to Costco pulling out?
Yes
That sucks
Typical Rhode Island. Nothing gets built unless you know a guy. Therefore nothing gets built, and people wonder why there’s housing crisis.
That’s actually true in this case. The Carpianato Group wanted Costco to use contractors supplied by Carpianato and Costco said no.
Not surprised
Any news on the Top Golf?
Construction is underway behind what used to be the Davol/Citizens Bank building on Sockanosset. I haven’t heard any news lately about an opening date.
2020: Mulligan's Island proposal is pulled.
2021: Mayor says Costco can come, but not Mulligan's Island
2021: City council denies restart of Costco rezoning at Mulligans.
https://pbn.com/cranston-denies-restart-of-costco-project-rezoning-at-mulligans-island/
Edit:
August 2022: "NBC 10's Gene Valicenti says his well-placed sources confirm (the former Citizens Bank property in Cranston) will be a Costco Wholesale club. The developer said nothing’s been signed."
I read that they’re considering a new location on Sockanosset Cross Road. Any further news on this one? The article is from August 2022.
Is this article outdated? It’s from August 2022
The site proposal moved to behind/in front of Top golf where Citizens was. Not sure where it left off. Last "official" news was Cranston Mayor was on ch 10 news and said he signed the paperwork, waiting on announcement from realtors. And if you REALLY want to know what happens, you can search Cranston's plan commission meeting agendas lol.
So just to clarify, the new proposal has not been officially canceled? Having moved from out-of-state, I miss Costco more than anything else in RI!
There has been no official notification. Anything else out there is mostly speculation.
I thought they voted against it because of parking and traffic.
Look for it to be in the old Citizen Bank processing center behind Chapel View.
lovecraft_401 t1_jc91smx wrote
I heard they pulled out when the state legislature failed to allow alcohol sales at non-liquor stores.