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The best possible outcome would be it getting bought by a non-profit.
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At 5:15 PM EDT Apr 14, 2022 In an article entitled "After 75 years, Edaville Family Theme Park up for sale", wrote: After 75 years, Edaville Family Theme Park up for saleRead more of this story at WCVB's web site
CARVER, Mass. —
The time has come for the longtime owner of the iconic Edaville Family Theme Park to pass on his legacy, with plans to sell the family amusement park and the scenic railroad that opened 75 years ago.
Jon Delli Priscoli, the owner of the Carver, Massachusetts for the last 21 years, is retiring to spend more time with his family.
The 65-year-old Priscoli said it was a tough decision and he had hoped that a potential buyer will come forward, bringing new ideas and new energy for the location.
"Our preference would be to see that the park continue on," Priscoli said. "It needs new energy, new vision."
"When the beautiful opportunity presented itself to me, I didn't want to see another provincial, wonderful thing of my childhood evaporate," Priscoli said. "We have put over $25 million into it over time. It would cost north of $60 million to replace what's here."
Priscoli would not comment about a potential price for the property.
"Somebody could come in and really expand this and add live events and outdoor events," Priscoli said.
jwhite07 wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:53 am . . . while #3 dowm Maine was assigned to the longer rides on the original 5 mile loop, now truncated near where Mount Urann once was. Apparently they went as far as they could go and then backed down to the junction and did the same thing on the other side.Checking Google Maps it looks possible to build a loop near where the Mount Urann track ends, put a NW leg wye at the junction and run trains up there again along the scenic reservoir.
“Our plans are essentially to get Edaville back to its original roots — local themes, steam trains.”Things that make you say "Hmmmmm"...