Former Factory at 73 Stuart Street in Gardner not owned by Candor Realty
A published report elsewhere in a small local area newspaper inaccurately describes the situation which has led to some inaccurate comments and negative public reaction on a rogue Gardner Facebook group. While Candor Realty initially had a request for proposal accepted in 2023, that sale did not go through due to Candor withdrawing from the RFP in 2023 due to the projected high cost of demolition. (according to Jonathan Bombaci). The City of Gardner still owns the property. A storm in early 2024 damaged the building to the point where demolition was required because part of it came down on a neighboring yard. An insurance claim was filed.
Publisher’s Note: Common sense informs the notion that the City of Gardner could not file an insurance claim on a property it did not own. The postings and comments on that Rogue Gardner Facebook Group should come down because they unfairly and falsely disparage Candor Realty as a private entity, the City of Gardner, and City officials.
What will happen next? The City of Gardner could keep the property for some use or it could put the property up for sale once again through another Request for Proposal process.