Worcester
Business Journal reports that the former Southbridge DPW building on
Pleasant Street has been purchased by Expert Laser Services, Inc.
Expert Laser Services said it completed the purchase
of the building, located at 62 Pleasant St., on Thursday. The building contains
about 12,000 square feet of space, according to company spokesman Bob Chernisky.
He said the purchase price for the property was $130,000, which doesn't include
remodeling costs.
Expert Laser, an employee-owned company, is
expecting steady growth "and this older structure is a good fit for
us," said Mike Carpentier, company president. The 23-year-old company has
been operating out of rented space at 1 North Street. Carpentier said the
landlord, the Center of Hope Foundation, needs the space on North Street and
offered a "significant investment" to help renovate the now-empty
public works building.
Expert Laser said the remodeling work will begin
immediately.
The Center Of Hope Foundation is making a 'significant investment" in the renovation? What is the quid pro quo?
ReplyDeleteThe Southbridge News had a front page article about this yesterday. It says ““The town made the purchase quite attractive, and the Center of Hope Foundation (COHF) … needs the space we currently occupy. So they offered to make a significant investment in our make-over,” Carpentier added.
DeleteBasically what we have here is a non-explanation explanation.
Smells of a Chernisky deal ask Ron what kind of backroom deal was made with Chrissy Clark thats a steal for that property town looses again first the dump now this If it smells like fish it is fish!
ReplyDeleteBut, if nobody else expressed any interest, isn't it better to have it on the tax rolls?
DeleteI know there were others for a fact and one bid was for 133.000.00, 3000,00 more in the towns pocket is better than cherniskys......
ReplyDeleteIf that's the case then you should approach a town councilor to have Clark explain it.
DeleteThe person who bid was turned down because at the time the Clark was looking for more money which was good but what happened .......Hah approach the council what a joke dont need to they all have there noses up clarks butt except for dm cv sm!
ReplyDeleteI, for one, would still like to know. Were there other higher offers that were declined? Were those who made higher offers in the past approached to see if they were still interested?
DeleteThe SEN article says,” In fact, the construction arm of COHF has been hired to do the rehabbing of the DPW building for ELS.” Since when does The Center Of Hope have a construction division and how much are they paying these people versus union construction workers?
ReplyDeleteCenter of Hope’s Building, Construction, & Renovation Improvement Enterprise
DeleteHow does this "...construction team, consists of professionals who specialize in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, roofing, carpet/floor installation, HVAC, duct work systems, insulation, sprinkler systems, architectural plans and engineering" fulfill the corporate mission of "The Center of Hope Foundation provides people with disabilities and their families the resources, services and opportunities to be contributing members of their communities, and to achieve the most fulfilling and meaningful lives possible."
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