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City Council approves $300,000 CPA award to restore fire‑damaged 37 George Street after lengthy debate
Summary
The Springfield City Council approved a $300,000 off‑cycle Community Preservation Act grant to repair the exterior of a fire‑damaged Victorian at 37 George Street, after extended discussion about insurance, contractor safeguards and equitable access to CPA funds.
The Springfield City Council unanimously approved a $300,000 Community Preservation Act (CPA) award on Dec. 1 to repair the exterior of a fire‑damaged home at 37 George Street in the Maple Hill Local Historic District.
Bob McCarroll, chair of the CPA committee, told the council the house is a significant historic property that suffered severe fire damage earlier this year and that the committee recommends $300,000 to restore the exterior — roof, cladding and windows — so the public‑facing historic resource can be preserved.
Owners Paula Martinelli and Fabio Rosales, represented at the meeting, said they bought the property out of foreclosure and have been working to stabilize it; they and the selected contractor, Candido…
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