SOUTHWICK – The Board of Selectmen hope to find a partner to help refurbish the Old Town Library.
The Board met with the Historical Commission to discuss reuse of the building and how to go about finding the right tenant for the historical building.
Selectmen Chairman Joseph Deedy said he is not looking to sell off the building for $1 – or to sell it at all.
“It’s not about having someone come in and knock it down, ” Deedy said.
Selectman Russ Fox agreed.
“We’re considering looking for proposals and seeing if someone is interested in the building and reusing it,” Fox said.
Deedy said his hope is that a professional, such as an attorney, would help the town revitalize the space while remaining true to its historic nature.
“Let’s go forward and within the next couple of months I hope to have a plan to ask for proposals,” said Fox.
The first Southwick Library was established in 1891 and a purpose built building was built shortly thereafter and used until 1999 when the new library opened. The Old Town Library building is still located on College Highway at the intersection with Granville Road. It is not currently open to the public but is still owned by the Town of Southwick.
