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Portion of Webster Mill Building in Imminent Danger of Collapse, Residents Advised to Avoid Broadway Area
North Attleborough officials announce that Broadway from Richards Avenue to Bank Street will be closed to all traffic due to public safety concerns related to an unsafe structure.
Due to the imminent threat of the Webster Mill building partially collapsing, Broadway from Richards Avenue to Bank Street will be closed to all traffic beginning at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 28, until further notice. Road closure and detour signage will be posted; however, community members are asked to avoid the area.
Southbound traffic will be detoured from Broadway to Richards Avenue, Richards Avenue to Washington Street, and Washington Street to Eddy Street back to Broadway. Northbound traffic will be detoured from Broadway to Bank Street, Bank Street to Morse Street, and Morse Street to Richards Avenue back to Broadway.
"The Webster Mill property has been a public safety concern for many years, and we have made it our priority to ensure that necessary actions are taken to address any issues that may arise,” Town Manager Borg said. “Recent storms and the previous partial roof collapse have made portions of the building structurally unsafe, resulting in the imminent threat of a partial building collapse near Broadway. Out of an abundance of caution, the area of Broadway near the building will be closed until further notice as we work to address this issue.”
The Town of North Attleborough has notified the property owners of its intention to demolish the portion of the building that is in imminent danger of collapsing. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the owners will have 24 hours to respond and correct the situation before the Town takes action to demolish said portion of the building.
Updates regarding the road closure and demolition of the building will be shared as they become available.
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