Dillon Urban Renewal Authority Assists Roof Repair for ‘Blighted’ Building on Main Street

Dillon Urban Renewal Authority assists roof repair for ‘blighted’ building on Main Street

The owners of a building on Dillon’s Main Street made the argument Tuesday, Oct. 28, to the Dillon Town Council that the building’s collapsing roof qualified as blight, making it eligible to receive Dillon Urban Renewal Authority funds. Formerly the home of medical offices, 103 Main St. has been vacant for “several years,” according to a town staff report. The Urban Renewal Authority in April voted down a proposal from the owners, Dillon Develop…

Main St. building boarded up after collapse - Shawnee News-Star

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Assistance on Main Street: Round Two Applications Now Open

Preservation is about more than saving old buildings — it’s about sustaining vibrant communities. Maryland’s historic downtowns and Main Streets are the heart of local life and economic vitality, using their unique character to attract residents, visitors, and businesses alike. Through the Assistance on Main Street initiative, Preservation Maryland provides targeted technical guidance and direct grant funding to help these communities plan, pres…