If they cannot find a way to incorporate it into the new building, it should go into the sign collection in the lower level of Abbott hall.

I would be interested to hear the reasoning on this decision, as it does not reflect what the developer told the public initially. With 20 years experience in the signage industry I'm not sure I understand why the original cannot be refurbished and used. Vintage signs are saved and reused all the time.

The original is part of Marblehead history and clearly should be given to the town, especially as they have a sign museum already.

When I was a lad of 14 back in the early 50'sI started working for Bob NcNulty at the Warwick, following in the footsteps of my older brother, Ray, and our Uncle Ray Gagnon, who had worked there prior to WW II. Indeed, I was still working there when I got married in 1961. Many, many, many times my buddy, Eric Nyberg, and I changed the movie titles on that marquee. I, for one, would think it a crying shame if this treasure were to be discarded onto the ashheap of Marblehead history. My vote is to have it refurbished and re-hung....at very least, preserved in the sign museum, which is quite problematic, due to its size. Albert "Skip" Belanger, Brentwood, NH

The whole sign as a unit is fairly unwieldy due to size! Can you use just the neon "Warwick" name portion inside the lobby over the cash wrap or some such place?

The original plan was to put the old sign back. I think it's disgusting that that plan has changed. Why would the board vote that way knowing that all the work that has been done to save the Warwick included the understanding that the old marquis would be put back?
I also wonder why we need a "high end" restaurant there. How about something that everyone in town can afford? The original idea was to have a theatre and a small cafe that everyone could enjoy.
I'm very disappointed by the decisions that have been made regarding this.

SAVE the old "Warhoop" sign!
Contact Wayne Butler, town archivist, who heroically saved and designed the display of the old Marblehead signs in the Abbott Hall collection. If therre's no room right now of for it in the basement, make the new theater owners store it somewhere safely until there is.

There are plenty of local spaces that could house the old sign, and the folks at the Warwick Theatre Foundation would be happy to help facilitate.

Looks like the story behind the story here is the new owners and the Foundation set up to save the building are at odds. Perhaps this is why there was a feud over the outdoor seating.

Let's get this controversy out in the open.

If the new owners do not use the sign (they should) then put it up at the community center and use the signage to announce local events like the banners they hang over the street sometimes.