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Mount Holly council votes down Mount Holly Historical Society’s $355,000 purchase offer for 131 South Main Street
Summary
After extensive public comment from Historical Society members and residents, a council motion to accept a $355,000 offer for 131 South Main Street failed 4-2. Council discussion referenced prior environmental studies and planned city expenditures for relocating the museum.
Mount Holly City Council on Jan. 13 rejected a proposal to sell the former city hall at 131 South Main Street to the Mount Holly Historical Society for $355,000 after public comment and council debate.The council vote followed a motion to accept the society’s offer contingent on satisfying the requirements of North Carolina General Statute 160 a dash 279; the motion was seconded and failed on a 2-4 roll call.
The offer drew extended public comment from historical society leaders and volunteers who said ownership would keep the museum on Main Street and open grant and fundraising opportunities. “This offer is…
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