Plattsburgh city leaders met Thursday to discuss the future of the long-vacant 206 U.S. Oval, a historic structure on the grounds of the former Air Force base that sat dormant for nearly of three decades. The meeting aimed to explore viable options to prevent the looming threat of demolition, including consideration of foreclosure as a potential measure, but not without encountering some resistance at the meeting. Mayor Chris Rosenquest, who has a personal connection to the site, shared his memories and perspectives during the meeting. “I grew up on the base. My childhood was spent on this oval, playing football and baseball. I know well its importance, not only as a part of the history of the city of Plattsburgh, but also as a crucial part of my childhood,” he said. Although the seizure has been a topic of discussion, city leaders are willing to consider alternatives, recognizing that there may be a more appropriate solution that can preserve the historic value of the site. The city emphasizes that if they decide to remove 206 US Oval from the foreclosure list, they retain the option to revisit this option in the future. In addition to their deliberations, the Plattsburgh Common Council hosted a public forum, with Rosenquest hoping to solicit community input. No comments or suggestions were offered by Plattsburgh residents at the meeting.
Plattsburgh city leaders met Thursday to discuss the future of the long-vacant 206 U.S. Oval, a historic structure on the grounds of the former Air Force base that sat dormant for nearly of three decades.
The meeting aimed to explore viable options to prevent the looming threat of demolition, including consideration of foreclosure as a potential action measure, although not without encountering some resistance during the meeting.
Mayor Chris Rosenquest, who has a personal connection to the site, shared his memories and perspectives during the meeting.
“I grew up on the base. My childhood was spent on this oval, playing football and baseball. I know well its importance, not only as a part of the history of the city of Plattsburgh, but also as a crucial part of my childhood,” he said.
Although the seizure has been a topic of discussion, city leaders are willing to consider alternatives, recognizing that there may be a better solution that preserves the historic value of the site.
The city emphasizes that if it decides to remove 206 US Oval from the foreclosure list, it retains the option to revisit this option in the future.
In addition to their deliberations, the Plattsburgh Common Council hosted a public forum, with Rosenquest hoping to solicit community input.
No comments or suggestions were offered by Plattsburgh residents at the meeting.
