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Council approves $125,000 for emergency boarding and security of Cabotville mill; city to lien costs
Summary
The council authorized a $125,000 transfer from free cash to pay for boarding and security at the condemned Cabotville mill at 165 Front Street, with the city placing a lien to recoup costs from the property owner when the sale closes.
The Chicopee City Council approved a $125,000 appropriation Tuesday to board and secure the First Floor of the condemned Cabotville mill at 165 Front Street after the property owner stopped paying court‑ordered security costs.
Mayor (acting) and Building Commissioner Frank Boron told the council the city has a legal obligation under state law and the building code to secure large, vacant mills and that the current owner has not maintained security. Boron said boarding the First…
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