Those wondering about land developer Paul Coulombe’s plan to add 8-10 businesses around the Boothbay Common can find information about it on the world wide web. Last month, PGC5, one of Coulombe’s business interests, initiated boothbayvillagesquare.com to explain the project’s concept, according to Boothbay Harbor Country Club President John Suczynski.

The website appeared over three weeks ago. PGC5 officials developed the website after hearing residents’ inquire about the Boothbay Village Square at several Route 27 Re-development Study informational hearings.

“We’re using it as a vehicle to provide information to the public. The project is still very much in the conceptual stage, but we put some information out that we felt would be helpful to the public,” Suczynski said.

Coulombe purchased the country club in 2013. In recent years, he has purchased several surrounding properties around the Boothbay Common with the hopes of revitalizing the Boothbay Region’s economy.

On the website’s front page, Coulombe explains his desire to create the Boothbay Village Square. “Small towns and rural communities throughout coastal Maine are looking for ways to strengthen their year-round economies, provide better quality of life through walkability and community gathering spaces, and enhance local assets. Boothbay Village Square shares this same goal,” wrote Coulombe.

Suczynski explains the Boothbay Village Square is still in the conceptual stage. The initial plan is for the land developer to lease space to prospective businesses. According to Suczynski, the possible businesses may include a craft brewery, general store selling specialty items, bakery, and possibly some professional office spaces.

The Boothbay Village Square will be independent of the Boothbay Harbor Country Club’s operation, according to Suczynski.

“Nothing is set in stone. The concept is still very much in the developmental stage. It’s too early to tell how many jobs we’re talking about, but it may be significant,” he said.

So far, the developer has received three inquiries from potential businesses about leasing space in the proposed development, said Suczynski.

The website also includes information about the Route 27 Redevelopment Study created by Maine Department of Transportation consultant Mark Lenters of GHD Consulting, Inc. in Wisconsin. Lenters’ work on behalf of the DOT was paid for by Coulombe.

In his report, Lenters recommends a roundabout located near the Boothbay town office and Common to improve traffic flow and safety. Suczynski believes the roundabout is necessary regardless of whether Coulombe pursues the Boothbay Village Square concept.

The website also includes a July 25 Boothbay Register story about a traffic accident on Route 27 and Corey Lane. Suczynski regularly travels Route 27 and believes the roundabout would improve traffic safety near the Boothbay Common.

“Safety is still the biggest issue,” he said. “A couple days ago there was an accident. And for me, I drive over from Barter’s Island and I’ve had a couple of close calls. There is too much traffic going too fast, and from my experience, a roundabout would definitely improve traffic safety.”

The website’s Route 27 Traffic Study section includes a flyover video of the proposed roundabout location, the Route 27 Corridor Access Management Plan presented during a June selectmen’s meeting, and the slide show presentation shown on April 13 by Lenters during the Boothbay selectmen’s first informational meeting regarding the proposal.

The website also has a tab explaining the land swap agreement between Coulombe and the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service. Coulombe swapped one of his nearby properties in exchange for the land which currently houses the Boothbay Region Ambulance Service. The land swap is needed to construct the roundabout in the proposed location.

Coulombe also donated $1.6 million for the BRAS to construct a modern facility in the new location.

According to the website, “The new building was designed with the involvement of the organization and will house more ambulances and more staff. “

The Route 27 Plan section also includes an outline of the redevelopment’s benefits.

While most of the Boothbay Village Square is still in the conceptual stage, one business is already in existence. The Boothbay Square Dry Cleaners began operating in late June, according to Suczynski. The dry cleaning is not done on site.

“We saw a need for it in town. So it’s a place to drop off your cleaning and someone picks it up. This makes it more convenient for people living on the peninsula,” Suczynski said.

The website also promotes a Wednesday, Aug. 10 informational session being sponsored by PGC5 by asking people to register for the event. The Knickerbocker Group will make a presentation during the hour-long forum. The event’s focus is “on educating the Boothbay voters about the proposed improvements to Route 27,” Suczynski said.

Coulombe will speak, and the session ends with questions from the public.

“The Knickerbocker Group will be presenting and I will also speak,” Coulombe said. “We also have video and pictures of the entire project. It should be very enlightening,” Coulombe said.

The Aug. 10 informational session begins at 4:30 p.m. at the Boothbay Region YMCA in Boothbay Harbor.