CONWAY — On the verge of celebrating Settlers Green’s 35th anniversary, Robert Barsamian, principal of OVP Management, Inc., developers of Settlers Green, took time to reflect back on origins of the complex and what exciting new projects lie ahead.
CONWAY DAILY SUN: What was the original concept that you and your sister, Lisa (Green), had for Settlers Green when you first bought the tract in North Conway in 1984 — and how has that concept evolved as you have had to adapt over the years to changing shopping trends and economic challenges?
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