For the next several months, machinery sounds emanating from 23 of 26 of those buildings bordering North, Prospect, North Elm and Norwood streets will be from heavy demolition equipment taking the buildings apart from the inside out. The demolition is being conducted by Manafort Brothers Inc. of Plainville. It will set the stage for “a brighter, more sustainable future that will bring fresh opportunities and prosperity to our community,” according to a press release from Rista Malanca, director of economic development for the City of Torrington. To help finance the estimated $4 million demolition project, a $2 million Brownfield Remediation Grant was allocated by the state Department of Economic and Community Development for Torrington Standard LLC, owner of the property at 70 North St.
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