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Gardner City reviews timetable and options for School Street School, Greenwood Pool and 205–213 Main Street demolitions
Summary
Committee heard updates on multiple CDBG‑funded infrastructure projects: legal review and potential sale versus demolition for the School Street School parcel, bid schedule and abatement plan for Greenwood Pool, and abatement completion with imminent demolition at 205–213 Main Street.
City staff updated the Community Development Block Grant steering committee Friday on the status and next steps for several CDBG-funded infrastructure and demolition projects, including the School Street School parcel, the Greenwood Pool and the 205–213 Main Street building.
School Street School parcel: release of FY2024 funds and title review City staff said the city has received the state release of funds tied to FY2024 and can begin committing money to projects. The committee heard a detailed update on the School Street School parcel: the city council previously voted to declare the property surplus, and the city’s legal department is reviewing title and any restrictions on the parcel before the city proceeds. Staff said the executive office has connected the city with potential developers and asked the city to take a "last look" for rehab potential before proceeding with demolition.
Staff identified a demolition figure in discussion…
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