Politics & Government
Demolition Begins on Mercer Fuel Towers in Stratford
Stratford received a federal grant for removal and clean-up at the site of the coal towers.
Demolition of the Mercer Fuel towers on Stratford Avenue got under way on Wednesday morning.
The town received a $200,000 Brownfields grant from the EPA for removal and clean-up at the site. Stratford has also secured $195,000 from the Community Development Block Grant to help with this project, according to town officials.
Mayor John Harkins held a press conference before the demolition began and said he’s been looking forward to this day since he took office nearly six years ago, according to the Stratford Star.
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Amy Knorr, assistant director of economic development, told the Connecticut Post that the town is hoping to bundle the Mercer Towers with property known as Wade’s Garage that Stratford took over two years ago because of unpaid taxes.
Read more at the Connecticut Post here.
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