ORLEANS, MA – The Cape Cod Commision opened a pro-forma hearing on March 5, 2010 concerning a proposed Stop & Shop self-service gas mart at the existing Cranberry Cove Plaza located on Route 6A in Orleans, MA.

The proposal includes the construction of a 10-pump facility in the southerly portion of the parcel currently comprising paved parking. According to the DRI application, the project is slated to include five gas islands covered with a canopy. In addition to a 60 square foot kiosk, (1) 10,000 gallon and (1) 30,000 gallon underground storage tanks are also specified.

Although several existing gas stations have been extensively renovated over the years, if approved as currently proposed the Orleans project will comprise the first new gas station facility to be established in Barnstable County, MA in many years.

Anyone interested in reviewing the file on this proposed DRI project, may contact Andrea Adams, Senior Regulatory Planner with the Cape Cod Commission at (508) 362-3828 to schedule an appointment.

The total consideration from the recorded deeds indicated a collective price of just under $17 million for the six purchased properties. Lorrie Hecker, Director of Communication – Marketing & Refining for Hess Corporation told CapeCodBusiness.com, “for competitive reasons” full financial terms of the transaction could not be disclosed.

The eleven sites, all of which include convenience stores, were quickly rebranded Hess. The company plans to hold grand openings in the spring to welcome customers and introduce the firm’s product line.

Hess is one of the leading independent gasoline-convenience retailers on the East Coast with 1,370 stations and convenience stores in 14 states including more than 100 sites in Massachusetts.

According to Hess company spokeswoman Lorrie Hecker, “The Hess team is excited about the opportunity to serve additional customers and expand our market presence on the Cape. Christy’s is one of the premier gasoline retailers on Cape Cod, and they share Hess’ commitment to providing customers with exceptional service and value. We see this as a strong fit with the Hess brand promise, and we are delighted to add these Christy’s sites to the Hess retail portfolio.”

All indications are that Christy’s Markets will continue to independently pursue gasoline-convenience stores projects intiated in 2008 which are located in Dennis and Chatham. 

Chatham Mobil at the rotary.