NEW BEDFORD, Mass. - A New Bedford funeral home, severely damaged in a fire late last month, is declared to be a safety threat. The New Bedford Standard Times reports the roof of the former Frates Funeral Home must be repaired immediately, or the building will need to be torn down.
Engineers made the declaration after conducting an inspection of the historic building, which was built in 1908.
New Bedford Mayor Scott Lang said the city hopes the building can be preserved, but the estimated $1 million price tag is a concern.
A decision on the funeral home's future is expected by the end of the week.
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