New state law helps fight blight
Old Hickory in Coudersport. Is it blight or a
historic jewel in need of repair and preservation?
historic jewel in need of repair and preservation?
BY ROBERT SWIFT
HARRISBURG BUREAU CHIEF
Times TribuneHARRISBURG — Communities have new powers to tackle blight under a law signed this week by Gov. Ed Rendell.
The law gives court-appointed conservators a green light to fix up seriously blighted buildings. Taking effect in late February, the law enables a municipality, school district, local non-profit corporation or business within 500 feet of a property to petition county Common Pleas Court to appoint a conservator. The conservator would have authority to take control of a property and bring it up to building code requirements. More....
I noticed your picture of the Old HIckory and wanted to let your readers know that I met with owner David Polliard on Saturday and was assured that the renovation will begin soon. He and his wife are using their own funding to restore the building and are currently looking at funding options including the National Registrar funding program which may be able to help restore what was once a main attraction in our community, Please be patient a little longer.
Shirlee Leete