Bert’s, the forlorn shell of a former restaurant at the beginning of Plymouth Beach, could finally be torn down during the second week of December, according to an attorney for the property’s owners.
Bill Sims told the Independent that he still must confirm the contractor’s availability and make sure that dust suppression measures are in place and that police details can be arranged.
He said the town has approved all the environmental work that has held up the razing of the building, which has been vacant for nearly 13 years.
“They have given us the green light to proceed,” Sims said.
Town Manager Derek Brindisi told the Select Board Tuesday that the owners have capped the septic system and removed asbestos from the building. Both projects delayed the demolition by several weeks.
The demolition, if it finally happens, would take place more than three months after the town ordered the eyesore torn down with the understanding that its owners – the heirs of George Demeter, a Boston real estate developer and banker who bought it in 1994 – had 60 days to clear the blighted site.
On Aug. 18, the town approved a zoning permit to demolish the building, according to a memo by Jason Silva, director of inspectional services. On Aug. 25, the owners applied for a permit to demolish the structure, which has been vacant for 12 years. That permit was issued on Sept. 3.
Brindisi told the Select Board that if he does not hear from Sims with a demolition date, he will work with Silva and town counsel to take legal action enforcing the demolition order.
Fred Thys can be reached at fred@plymouthindependent.org.