Frank Parillo's attorney, Bob Sweeney, confirmed to me this afternoon that his client is under contract to purchase the long-abandoned car dealership on South Broadway. Sweeney said an LLC Parillo owns, Saratoga Prime LLC, will likely complete the sale in April. He would not comment on the purchase price.

Sweeney said Parillo is "looking into possibilities" for the location but has not committed to anything yet. He added that the location — which was a Champion Pontiac-Buick-GM dealership until June 2009 and the Topper car dealership before that — will NOT be a car dealership again.

Parillo owns the Wilton Travel Plaza and Scotty's restaurant, both at exit 16. He is also an investor in the Hampton Inn/High Rock Ave condo complex.

I left a message for Frank, inviting him to comment on his plans for the location. I'll let you know what I hear. 

So, what do you think South Broadway needs? A committee has been formed to tackle that very question and is expected to issue a report in the spring. Managing Editor Barb Lombardo recently wrote an editorial about the possibilities for a South Broadway Renaissance.

Let me know in the comments what you think Parillo should do with that location, I"m curious to hear your suggestions. (I think we can all agree we hope it doesn't become more condos, right?)

-- Emily