The Times-Herald Record covers the intended demolition of the old Balmville School building. See also the Record discussion board.This is one of the few dignified buildings along that stretch of 9W. The Newburgh School District very likely owns even older and more architecturally significant buildings that are in need of repair. Perhaps some attention can be focused on them before it is too late.
PLEASE CALL A BOARD MEMBER
I HAVE TRIED TO TALK INDEPENDENTLY TO BOARD MEMBERS, AFTERALL, THEY ARE THE ONES WHO ARE VOTING THIS BUILDING INTO OBLIVION. IF ANYONE HAS ANY JUICE WITH A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, PLEASE ASK THEM TO MEET WITH ME AND MY PARTNER, BEFORE TEARING THIS BUILDING DOWN. WE ARE JUST COMPLETING A 17,000 SQUARE FOOT RESTORATION OF A BUILDING AT 36-38 CHAMBER STREET IN THE CITY OF NEWBURGH. THIS BUILDING WAS IN FAR WORSE CONDITION, AND IN 6 WEEKS WILL BE THREE COMMERCIAL SPACES AND TEN LUXURY APARTMENTS, WITH ELEVATOR, VIDEO INTERCOM SYSTEM, BAMBOO FLOORS. WE NEED SOMEONE TO CONVINCE THEM TO HEAR US OUT BEFORE THE DESTROY A PERFECTLY RESTORABLE BUILDING. THEY NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT YOU CAN NOT UNDEMOLISH A BUILDING. AS FOR PARKING, WE HAVE LOCATED AT LEAST THIRTY (30) EASILY PLACED PARKING SPACES ON THE EXISTING SITE.
PLEASE HELP US - RICK MILTON