From staff reports
The city of Franklin was awarded a $129,000 grant to demolish and excavate 10 properties, according to a news release from state representative Lee James’ office.
The Blight Remediation Program Grant was administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority, which funds various demolition, acquisition, and rehabilitation plans or projects for blighted properties, the release said.
“I’m pleased to see state funds supporting this worthwhile project,” James said in the release. “Demolishing deteriorating buildings is the first step in encouraging possible redevelopment. I have always supported reuse of existing developed properties before using green space.”
