On Tuesday night, Blairsville Borough Council voted to make the Murphy Lot a permanent green space in the borough.
The lot was the former home of G.C. Murphy and Co.’s store, which was demolished in 2020 as it was considered a public safety hazard. For the borough to get the money to tear down the building, the lot had to remain a green space for at least seven years, but the motion approved by the council last night now makes it a perpetual green space. Councilman Ab Dettorre said that focus can now turn to the park’s upkeep, and there is a lot of support for the park.
In other business, council approved the LERTA tax abatement ordinance. The ordinance will allow for an abatement of property taxes for homes and businesses that undergo major renovations.
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