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Catskill's Candyman to be saved, redeveloped
Nov 13, 2013 6:58 am
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The Candyman Building (right) in better days.
(Catskill Mountain Foundation)[/caption]
Kyle Adams is reporting in The Daily Mail the Public Works Committee of the Greene County Legislature has called off plans to demolish the the former Candyman Chocolates building in Catskill. It has chosen to seek property acquisition and redevelopment proposals instead. The building, located at the corner of Bridge and Water streets in the village, was purchased by the county from NBT Bank in a foreclosure action in August 2012. The Committee made the decision after the plan to demolish the building to augment an existing parking lot was deemed too costly. The building was the site of Candyman Chocolates Inc. for 50 years before it closed four years ago. The request for proposals will require developers to complete an application designed by the Greene County Department of Economic, Development, Tourism and Planning. That application will solicit a purchase price offer as well as information about the redevelopment plan, and details of the applicant's experience and financial capability. The Committee's recommendation will be considered by the full Legislature, Nov. 20. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.
The Candyman Building (right) in better days.(Catskill Mountain Foundation)[/caption]
Kyle Adams is reporting in The Daily Mail the Public Works Committee of the Greene County Legislature has called off plans to demolish the the former Candyman Chocolates building in Catskill. It has chosen to seek property acquisition and redevelopment proposals instead. The building, located at the corner of Bridge and Water streets in the village, was purchased by the county from NBT Bank in a foreclosure action in August 2012. The Committee made the decision after the plan to demolish the building to augment an existing parking lot was deemed too costly. The building was the site of Candyman Chocolates Inc. for 50 years before it closed four years ago. The request for proposals will require developers to complete an application designed by the Greene County Department of Economic, Development, Tourism and Planning. That application will solicit a purchase price offer as well as information about the redevelopment plan, and details of the applicant's experience and financial capability. The Committee's recommendation will be considered by the full Legislature, Nov. 20. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.