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Local leaders say acquiring 143 Main Street would help housing and flood recovery
Summary
Speakers from local partners and officials at the launch said acquiring 143 Main Street can contribute to downtown housing and flood recovery; supporters called for a spirited public process on reuse.
Local partners and city supporters praised the campaign as an opportunity to remove an eyesore and add housing in the downtown core. "To have BADC put this offer in and have the possibility of having more development here and other businesses coming to our community, it would be huge for our community," said Tracy, executive director of the Barre Partnership.
Nicholas, who identified himself by first name only during the event, said the site’s footprint aligns with recent housing projects and that redevelopment could help recover housing lost in the recent flood. "This has been a blight on the downtown for 15 years... gaining site control through acquisition" is the credible solution, he said. Paul, also identified by first name only, urged placing people in downtown housing and noted state funding that could support flood‑impacted communities.
