Brian Dering News Today

A 7,500-square-foot multi-unit retail building is proposed near 79th Avenue and Mississippi Street. The land is in the popular shopping area that includes Lowe’s and Costco locations.

Town Councilman Shawn Pettit said the development will add traffic to Whitcomb, and work must be done to enhance traffic flow and safety on the road.

Amit Shah, a representative for the project, said Tru is a Hilton product.

Jarper Properties is seeking preliminary PUD approval to build 52 units on about 17 acres of property near U.S. 30 and Morton Street.

The road condition will be reviewed at the 5:30 p.m. Redevelopment Commission meeting Tuesday.

Edward Rose Properties received preliminary planned unit development (PUD) approval to create a 270-unit complex at 9047 Connecticut St.

Planned unit development approval is needed for the project planned for 200 acres of land near U.S. 30 and Whitcomb Street.

“I’ll see you in heaven.” It was the last thing Al Braccolino, 90, of Crown Point, told one of his daughters as paramedics loaded him into an ambulance Nov. 16. COVID-19 forced him into the final fight of his life. Ten days later, the chair Al usually occupied at the Thanksgiving table would sit empty. The husband to his wife of 70 years, father of three and grandfather of six died on the holiday. Al’s daughter, Sandra Noe, was herself suffering from COVID-19, which she cont...