Decrepit property demolition planned in Potsdam

The new owner of 7 Pine St., an engineer and former graduate of Clarkson University, said he plans to demolish the decrepit property.But first he is asking local law enforcement to clear the site of possible drug residues or materials so he can move ahead with the work.The property was recently singled out at the May 28 village board meeting by the owner of the Agway store across the street and by another Pine Street resident. The building and the lot at 7 Pine was criticized for its condition and blamed for a rat problem in the area and at the Agway store. Read more here.