The Hanover Co-op Food Store is exploring ways to reduce its overcrowded conditions and may possibly build a second store in town.
"The Co-op is currently investigating possibilities of different sites around the area," General Manager Terry Appleby said.
The Co-op, located at the intersection of South Park street and Lebanon street, underwent a one million dollar expansion and renovation last year, according to The Valley News.
After investigating the option of building a second store of similar size, Appleby said the Co-op will inform its members of the results and ask them for input before proceeding. Appleby said two sites have been proposed so far, but would not disclose the locations under consideration.
Although The Valley News reported that the store considered other solutions to its congestion problems according to Hanover Building Code Administrator Jay Barrett, the store is already "maxed-out."
Barret said more expansion at the present site would only increase problems of traffic congestion and lack of parking.