McKeesport to demolish 38 more blighted properties
By Jeff Stitt
jstitt@yourmvi.com
McKeesport City Council on Wednesday approved another round of demolitions as part of the city’s McKeesport Rising project.
Councilwoman LuEthel Nesbit and councilmen Jim Barry Jr., Brian Evans and Keith Soles unanimously approved awarding the Phase 7 McKeesport Rising demolition contract to Smithton-based American Demolition in an amount not to exceed $265,800.
Councilmen Rich Dellapenna and Tim Brown and Councilwoman Jill Lape were absent.
As a result of council’s approval, 38 blighted residential properties on Evans Avenue, Soles Street, Versailles Avenue, Jenny Lind Street, Library Avenue, Oak Street, Craig Street, Pacific Avenue and Bowman Avenue will be torn down. The majority of properties approved for demolition Wednesday are located in the city’s sixth and seventh wards.
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