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Old property, new plan: With sale, former downtown lumberyard takes step toward development

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The “for sale” sign can come down now at the former downtown lumberyard on East Judd Street, which MBI’s CEO, Tom Wilson, has purchased. He says he should have a development plan “within the next 30 to 60 days.” (Independent staff photo)

On July 26, a key vacant parcel in the downtown area moved significantly closer to development. MBI Staffing CEO Tom Wilson bought the 1.13-acre property at 200 E. Judd St. – the former Richard’s Building Supply – for $525,000 from Porkies Pig Roast owner Jakes Dioguardi. Wilson’s immediate goal is to demolish what remains of […]

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Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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Picture of Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray

Susan W. Murray wrote for The Independent, covering various beats, from 2005 to 2008, returning to the paper as a writer in 2018. A 26-year resident of Woodstock, she taught English, American history, and religion to junior high students at St. Mary School for nine years.
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