Have a Vision for Old Olympic Video Space?

Last year saw the closure of a longtime movie store in Merrimack, likely a sign of the times with other movie rentals giants Blockbuster and Movie Scene closing hundreds of stores around the country in recent years.

The closure of the store, which shared a small plaza with Domino's Pizza and Florence's Restaurant, has left another vacancy in town, another space for lease.

Yesterday we noticed a coming soon sign at the former Out of the Woods Cafe, which also closed mid-year in 2012, announcing the pending opening of Merrymac Games and Comics, which is sure to excite some but not all.

So in the spirit of past "Visions for Vacancies" columns, we want to know what you'd like to see replace Olympic Video at 456 Daniel Webster Highway.

"Visions for Vacancies," is a column where we provide you with a snapshot of various vacant commercial and retail spaces around town and ask what you think should go into that space.

The fun of it is that it really becomes a wish list of the things people want to see come to town, realistic or not. It's fun to dream, right? We know a new supermarket tops that list, but what else do you think would make Merrimack a better, more fun, convenient, or interesting place to live?

Feel free to be creative. It could be a long shot, but perhaps your idea kicks around another idea that actually becomes a viable option.

And if you or someone you know is interested in leasing a storefront in town, there is a large "For Lease" sign in the window of the old Olympic Video. Call 603-365-7589 if you're interested in more information about the space.