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Parks committee approves moving forward with Bombshell Construction to reassemble Essen log cabin
Summary
The Wildwood Parks and Recreation Committee voted to move forward with Bombshell Construction to reassemble the historic Essen log cabin, citing preservation concerns and recent contractor progress; members discussed costs, donated logs and trade‑union workforce issues.
The Wildwood Parks and Recreation Committee voted to move forward with Bombshell Construction to reassemble the Essen log cabin, the committee decided at its June meeting as members weighed preservation risks, costs and construction timing. Committee chair Katie Dodwell presided; the motion to proceed passed on a voice vote after discussion.
Committee members and staff said the immediate impetus was concern about the logs now in storage and the risk of further deterioration if reassembly is postponed. Parks director Joe Vonich said department budgeting had included reassembly in 2025 and that recent progress by Bombshell Construction at the Village Green project increased the department’s confidence in the contractor.
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