Comments on: City Of Hamilton Buys Court Street Lot https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/ Bermuda's #1 source for 24/7 breaking news, photos & videos Sun, 27 Sep 2026 18:55:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.5 By: Concept Drawing For Court/Dundonald Property | Bernews.com https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-1105552 Wed, 16 Oct 2013 18:50:04 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-1105552 [...] The City of Hamilton today [Oct 16] said that a concept drawing has been approved for the Court and Dundonald Streets property. [...]

]]> By: Public Meeting On Court Street Lot Development | Bernews.com https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-207254 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 19:27:22 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-207254 [...] the announcement was Mayor of Hamilton, Charles Gosling, who stated, “Last week we announced the City had purchased the lot on the corner of Court and Dundonald [...]

]]> By: star man https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-207124 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:03:15 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-207124 The Art Park idea is an excellent one… it might even entice some visitors to venture up that way. If there is a way to close the park and lock it up at night I feel that might help keep vagrants & druggies out. And the artists working there during the day would add some real interest to the Court Street area. Well done Carvel!!

]]> By: Pastor Syl https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-206223 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:42:17 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-206223 I vote for a park with a fountain…and a security guard, not to stop people sitting there but to monitor use and cleanliness. The more positive businesses and environments actively in use in that area, the better. Chewstick at the other end of the block appears to have been a great idea.

]]> By: this Special island https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-204880 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:23:40 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-204880 Does anyone know who may have previous owned this piece of land?

]]> By: Nice idea but https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-204342 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:15:28 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-204342 I applaud the purchase of this land but we need to be realistic about this: IT IS IN A HORRIBLE LOCATION – AN UNSAFE LOCATION!!!! There are many wonderful ideas of parks and gardens and fountains, but at the risk of getting shot or exposed to thugs, drug dealers, vagrants, thieves? What kind of park or garden is that? Who wants their children to play in a park or garden like that? CONSIDER THE LOCATION WHEN BUILDING ANYTHING! Safety first. We’ll need to hire an armed guard or two.

]]> By: Nice idea but https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-204335 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:08:59 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-204335 That would be great, but consider the location: Do they make kiddie-sized kevlar vests??

]]> By: Hannah https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-204198 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:48:17 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-204198 Hmmmm perhaps an outdoor stage kinda thing for performances? Or put a lunch cart there and some nice tables and chairs for outdoor dining, plus like a shady covering ? like a veranda. Some gardens in the area would be very nice.
Another idea would be something for kids to keep them entertained.

]]> By: Joonya https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-204138 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:32:38 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-204138 Yeah, turn it into another park where half the benches are taken up by the same losers drinking beer or sleeping everyday just like in Victoria Park…

]]> By: Graeme Outerbridge https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-204073 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:02:11 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-204073 Glad the COH bought it!!! I had approached them to buy it for a Park and repair the broken fence on Court Street but the funds and land were not available.I believe the North Hamilton Empowerment Zone had first right of refusal on the property from the Bank of Butterfield..The land should be for a Park, as North Hamilton needs more parks. I believe that the idea was embraced by the North Hamilton Empowerment Zone. Mr. VanPutten has always been an advocate for the city and particular North Hamilton. It was tragic how the past COH treated him and his ideas^^

]]> By: Curious https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-204071 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:49:48 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-204071 As if the south shore “ocean bound” low cost housing condo mess wasn’t enough….. Here comes yet another gift compliments of BNTB arranged by none other than Mr. Kopp.

What “a way” to build value for shareholders – give it “a-way”!

]]> By: D https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203892 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:51:20 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203892 Rehab center and shooting range that is funny!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Ecolocal https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203869 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:11:03 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203869 You can’t stub out Evil without infiltrating with positive messages

]]> By: Ecolocal https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203868 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:09:55 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203868 A community garden or a green playground (read grass and not concrete) for children. What better way to give the street a face lift then encouraging a positive outdoor environment for families. That and what family wouldn’t jump at the chance to get a small plot of land to lower their grocery bills and educate our youth on better eating?

]]> By: Paula Cox's Orange Pippin https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203851 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:30:36 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203851 Sir Richard Gozney Park, get Ewart, Larry Scott and Coco the Clown to open it.

]]> By: Limey https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203789 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:10:08 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203789 LMAO

]]> By: Limey https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203785 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:07:25 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203785 sarcasm

]]> By: Honestly https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203765 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:11:29 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203765 There are some ignorant people in Bermuda who have no common sense but to say something silly. Take a hint:- say nothing!!!

]]> By: Clare https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203762 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:08:24 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203762 I think it’s wonderful, and a much better use of money than paving roads! It’s a part of Bermuda I really love, for its history and culture and architecture. And also the fish sandwiches, with hot sauce. Yum! I hope they can use the space creatively to benefit the community and bring a wide mix of people to the neighbourhood. Perhaps a nice shady park with a bench where I can enjoy a fish sandwich at lunchtime!

]]> By: Um Um Like https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203735 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:26:50 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203735 A needle park!

]]> By: for real https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203724 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:16:38 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203724 a small park

]]> By: Sandgrownan https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203704 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:55:59 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203704 Actually, I applaud this…keep it or make it a public space.

]]> By: Sandgrownan https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203703 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:55:29 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203703 Shooting range?

]]> By: YES MATE! https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203700 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:51:14 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203700 If they allow the church to have a corner in the casino for their bingo then they might agree. I guess we can call the strip club portion a pre-med anatomy lesson.

]]> By: My two cents https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203695 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:47:25 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203695 No more buildings/housing needed. We are in a housing glut. Only stupid people would be building right now.

]]> By: Concerned Bermudian https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203673 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:23:44 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203673 Enough with the negative comments. I think this is great! We should be wanting exactly this – not only are they buying in an undesirable neighbourhood in hopes of improvements to the area but they are asking ALL OF US – the PUBLIC our opinion and input on this.

I hope that everyone – especially those with businesses or homes in the area give some positive input to this so they can get exactly what they want in that space

I agree with some other comments above – it would be great to have a park of some kind. Perhaps builing steps leading down the the area with foliage, park benches/tables or maybe even a swing set! :) As long as it is always monitored by CoH staff in regards to cleanliness I think it has a lot of potential for a place to sit and have lunch (from one of the many restaurants on Court St)

]]> By: Joonya https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203663 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:04:46 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203663 Oh and right next to a church. We’ll call it “Hypocrites Dance and Gamble”.

]]> By: Malachi https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203661 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:04:33 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203661 You’re kidding, right???

]]> By: Concerned About the Aged https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203659 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:03:36 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203659 I say build REAL Low cost housing properties for independent seniors with 24 hr Secuirty,elevator, roof top garden/park

]]> By: Joonya https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203658 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:03:03 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203658 Strip club/casino. On the corner have Desmound Fountain do a sculpture of Dr.EB proclaiming victory in a “Sir George Somers-like” posture.

]]> By: Truth is killin' me... https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203652 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:51:32 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203652 “SPINNING WHEEPLP 2″

]]> By: DL https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203642 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:39:00 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203642 Good timing, this purchase is just in time for the upcoming election. If you listen to Mr. VanPutten, he gave credit to the N. Hamilton Business Association, Uptown Market and the EEZ – no mention of the Corporation contributing to North Hamilton. In other words, credit is not due there. Too little, too late Mayor!!

]]> By: My two cents https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203640 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:37:53 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203640 No more parking lots and concrete please, we have enough.

]]> By: Limey https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203631 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:18:07 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203631 How about Jubilee Park in honour of the 60th anniversary, surely the local residents would want that

]]> By: OBA!!! https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203627 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:13:10 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203627 a parking lot maybe?!…. The church really should have purchased it tho.

]]> By: letshaveit https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203622 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 17:01:00 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203622 This is positive. Shows that the City still have hope for Court Street

]]> By: Adam https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203618 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:48:26 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203618 “What would you like to see this space become?”
A water fountain.

]]> By: Duane P Santucci https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203615 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:45:30 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203615 I Think Mr. Carvell Van Putten has made great input to the future of what this property can become and I think because of alot of his hard work that has gone into the area and champion the cost for many years on behalf of the area,that he can now see and appreciate his hard labor and efforts have not gone in vain.
With the Corporation seeing the Vision of a Visionary such as brother Carvell, I think they combine their findings with his idea, we can only have a win win situation going forward but it must be something that speaks to the fabric of our society and built on the foundation of our past to be able to appreciate the potential impact that it can have and leave an everlasting legacy for generations to come. I also hope that the name associated with it’s naming would consider Mr. Van Putten having his name considered, that is for historical purposes that many may not understand but he sinlge handedly took this on in more ways then we know or can understand.

]]> By: Cancer https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203609 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:35:44 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203609 If the COH still has that much money in the kiddie maybe they should look at resurfacing the streets of Hamilton in a proper manner. Front Street and the bottom of Reid Street is one of the main streets leading into the city and it’s like a railroad track.

]]> By: No building please https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203604 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:29:33 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203604 I agree, an open green area would be great or a center of some sort.They could work WITH the church as it has been there for years and knows the area.

]]> By: ECS https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203587 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:06:16 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203587 LMAOOO AT THE 1ST TO COMMENTS!

]]> By: coulda ,shoulda https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203582 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:01:15 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203582 But they didn’t have any money to fix the fish pond ?

]]> By: Ha! https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203580 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:58:32 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203580 Maybe they should put a police station there….

]]> By: My two cents https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203560 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:25:15 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203560 Please don’t put ANOTHER building on that green patch of land. Let it be just as it is next to the church, maybe a park with trees?

]]> By: Seriously? https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203558 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 15:23:13 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203558 Or a bullet-proof vest testing facility.

]]> By: YES MATE! https://bernews.com/2012/04/city-of-hamilton-buys-court-street-lot/#comment-203534 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:57:10 +0000 http://bernews.com/?p=117728#comment-203534 Perfect location for a drug rehab facility.

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