BIDPA Plans to Sell Barns for One Dollar as Society Hopes to Raise Money for Renovations
To the delight of Berlin and Coos Country Historical Society President Renney Morneau, the Berlin Industrial Development and Park Authority announced Thursday night they are going to sell the two Brown Company barns located at the Maynesboro Industrial Park to the historical society for the small price of one dollar.
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