Keo

My wife and I own a condo downtown (Hudson) and rent it out now, we are planning to move into the unit in a couple years, we spend time downtown and really think the area is poised to grow. One issue which has become more than a little annoying is the aggressive panhandlers. I'm no stranger to urban living, but I'm not used to panhandlers that will approach you looking for money (as opposed to sitting and shaking a cup...). Don't get me wrong all through college and grad school I volunteered one evening a week, helping out at a homeless shelter. I am not cold to these guys, but frankly I don't want them approaching my wife, intimidating her while they are looking for a handout (for who knows what....). Any comments on the issue? We recently spent a long weekend downtown and were approached at least once a day/night. How do other cities address the issue, and what can we, as a group of interested/concerned citizens do to discourage these guys?

can anyone familiar with the area comment on safety up around the Seaboard Station area