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Mayor: Edwards Building demolition contractor encouraged to start May 16; council declines immediate penalty
Summary
Mayor Holmes said on May 12 that he and administrator Roger LeDuc are urging the selected contractor to begin demolition of the Edwards Building, with a projected start date of May 16, 2025. Councilman Burton suggested a financial penalty for delay but no action was taken.
Mayor Holmes reported at the May 12 meeting that, with help from town administrator Roger LeDuc, he was urging the contractor chosen to demolish the Edwards Building to begin work; the minutes say May 16, 2025 is the most recent projected start date.
Councilman Burton recommended the council consider imposing a financial penalty on the contractor if work does not start as projected. The minutes state that council did not take action on Burton's recommendation.
The meeting minutes do not include further details on the contract terms, the contractor’s name, the estimated cost of demolition, or contingency plans if the contractor fails to meet the projected date.
