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Board reviews asbestos testing ahead of planned demolition for tax‑acquired property
Summary
The town is preparing asbestos sampling and cost estimates for demolition of a tax‑acquired, dilapidated property; Icon Environmental will sample this week and staff will return with abatement and demo cost estimates and a proposed reserve designation.
The Select Board received an update on a tax‑acquired property the town is considering demolishing because of severe disrepair. Staff told the board the town's consultant (Icon Environmental) will conduct asbestos sampling and submit results next week to determine required abatement steps and costs.
Staff explained that once asbestos is abated and required state notifications are filed, the town can demolish the structure and then put the lot up for sale; proceeds, if any remain after abatement and demolition costs, would be returned to the former owner as required by law.
Staff said the demolition is unlikely to occur before July 1 and that the board will be asked at a later meeting to designate funds from current unexpended budget lines into a reserve account to cover abatement and demolition costs.
Ending: Icon Environmental's report will inform a cost estimate; staff will return with numbers and a recommendation on designating funds for demolition and abatement.
