A major change in the town centre road infrastructure was the construction of the ring road in the 1970s and 1980s, which relieved the town's growing congestion problem.

The closing of the Climax mine in the 1980s was a major blow to the town's economy.

Indeed the only major changes in the town's basic layout have been the bridging over of the original railroad crossing in 1937, and the extension and widening of Connecticut Avenue, the town's main thoroughfare, in 1957.

The regular large influx of tourists and sightseers is recognised by most of the town's business operators as being the major source of prosperity.

In medieval times, the wool trade was important in the town's economy, although this declined in the 18th century to be replaced by other industries such as brewing ; the town continues to be a major centre for the production of cider.

While wool, cloth and silk were declining, other industries were growing, and in the 19th and 20th centuries brewing, in particular, became one of the town's major industries.

At the lowest part of the town, by the river, Harvey & Son's Brewery, ' The Cathedral of Lewes ' is an unspoilt nineteenth century tower brewery and is the only one of the town's five original major breweries still in use.

While Falmouth's maritime activity has much declined from its heyday, the docks are still a major contributor to the town's economy.

Today it is one of the major seaside resorts in the country, known for the Apollonia art and film festival ( which takes place in early September ) that is named after one of the town's ancient names.

The opening of the Grand Junction Canal ( later renamed Grand Union Canal ) as the major freight transport route between London and Birmingham in 1796 began a commercial boom, intensified by the arrival of Brunel's Great Western Railway in 1839, leading to th of brick factories, flour mills and chemical plants which formed the town's commercial base.

The river town of Baltimore thrived and was a major center of trade until the river was overshadowed by the railroad for purposes of trade and transportation ; a single house, built long after the town's heyday, is all that remains.

Its location in an old herring smokery harks back to the town's status as a major fishing port.

The River Yare cuts off Great Yarmouth from other areas of the borough such as Gorleston and Southtown and so the town's two bridges have become major transport links.

Some stores did open around the town square, however, and warehouses started to appear adjacent to the town's three major river landings, Upper Landing, above the modern Demopolis Yacht Basin and Marina, Webb's Landing at the western terminus of Washington Street, and Lower Landing to the west of Riverside Cemetery and the Whitfield Canal.

Each of the town's major ethnic groups has shown strong civic leadership, a desire to retain cultural and religious traditions, and the ability to work successfully together for Reedley's betterment.

Proponents emphasize increased revenue for the state and the tribe, as well as 2000 new jobs for all members of the community, while opponents fear strain on its police and fire services, a major impact on the local water supply, and argue that a 15-story building will permanently change the town's character.

Today, half of the town's property is owned by the Aquarion Water Company of Connecticut, the major supplier of water in the area.

This is seen as a major link for the further revitalization of downtown Southington and the town's village of Plantsville.

Surf Club Beach is the town's major public beach with lifeguards and recreational facilities for baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, and horseshoes.

Many of these families are still present and active in Lebanon today, and exhibited a major influence on the town's culture.

However, in the 1930s, many of the town's streets and sidewalks were paved, and Swainsboro found itself at the intersection of two major national highways, U. S. 1 and U. S. 80, thus earning its city motto: " Crossroads of the Great South ".

With coal-bearing bluffs immediately to the town's north and west, coal mining became a major industry in the town.

The festival is considered by many to be the town's major event of the year and is highly regarded nationally as one of the largest events of its kind in the country.

The town's hot springs and mud baths are the main economic resource.

In the case of Montalcino, gradual economic decline has recently been reversed by economic growth due to the increasing popularity of the town's famous wine Brunello di Montalcino, made from the sangiovese grosso grapes grown within the comune.

It probably reflected the town's economic importance, as opposed to its low political status.

In the late 1920s a severe economic downturn hit Doland ; both of the town's banks closed and Humphrey's father struggled to keep his drugstore open.

In general, today towns can be differentiated from townships, villages, or hamlets on the basis of their economic character, in that most of a town's population will tend to derive their living from manufacturing industry, commerce, and public service rather than primary industry such as agriculture or related activities.

The town's economic decline around this time and subsequently was felt more sharply because of a spate of bad news which tarnished the reputation of Boston.

Following the Seven Years ' War, the town's population fell below 6, 000, but an economic revival based on the linen and tobacco industries brought growth from the 1780s.

At the beginning of the 1990s, because of new social and economic conditions, a decision was made to close down the town's coal mines.

In 1879 Roses suffered a devastating economic crisis through phylloxera, a pest of the grapevines, which destroyed the town's wine growing industry.

As a result, community leaders sought to diversify the town's economic base.

The lake community became an increasingly important part of the town's social and economic identity.

Rockport has a longstanding reputation as an artists ' community, with notable artists and art institutions playing a significant role in the town's economic and social life.

The town was mostly rural, with dairy farming taking up much of the town's economic activity.

Historically, the town's economic foundation was the cloth trade.

Tourism has become a major economic force in the region, and the town's proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, combined with its location near the edge of the Blue Ridge Escarpment has helped make Spruce Pine a travel destination for many.

But, by the 1860s, quarrying of the area's rich Bluestone deposits replaced agriculture as the town's economic mainstay.

The pamphlet's authors, glancing back at the difficult economic times of the previous decade, asked and answered the question of the town's future prosperity:

In 1874, the town's post office reopened and Henrietta quickly became the economic hub of north central Texas.

The arrival of the Rio Grande Western Railroad in the 1890s bolstered Fairview's ability to import equipment and export its surplus goods, immensely benefiting the town's economic strength as it also did for other Sanpete cities.

The town is noted for its educational institutions and their role in the town's economic rebirth.

As a result, the town's most recent comprehensive plan addressed a number of issues, including growth and economic development ; land use and preservation ; agricultural, natural, and cultural resources ; community facilities ; and housing.

The town's economic dependence on poultry harvesting is apparent due to the presence of two large processing plants: Amick Farms and Columbia Farms.

Post-World War II the town's economic development largely relied on the expansion of its furniture manufacturing and woodcraft industry as well as a growing number of pilgrims to its religious complex.