March 22nd, 2021 by WCBC Radio
Allegany County announced last year plans to demolish the old Allegany High School- however before that effort can begin the arduous task of asbestos removal has to be completed. The former Allegany High School, located on Sedgwick Street, has been vacant since the summer of 2018 after construction of a new school was completed on Haystack Mountain. The old school, built between 1925 and 1926, has suffered from major vandalism since its doors were closed. County Administrator Jason Bennett said the asbestos and hazardous materials abatement is considered part of the demolition process- and it is nearly complete…
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