1725 Hale Ave Demolition - Emergency order opened

The Housing Partnership Inc. is overseeing an emergency demolition of a severely deteriorated one-story wood-frame building at 1725 Hale Ave. Inspectors found a failed foundation, a collapsed rear wall, and an open, unstable structure posted as unsafe, and city staff say utilities were notified, the registered agent was contacted by voicemail, and demolition has been approved with a contract being awarded.