Overview
- Remnants of the Clifton plant remain as Givaudan says it is waiting for the city’s final demolition permit before work can proceed.
- Once approved, contractor Hayden Wrecking is set to manage site clearance, a process expected to take about 40 days depending on weather.
- Councilman Andrew Owens has introduced a measure to rezone the property to prevent future industrial use, with Mayor Craig Greenberg’s support.
- Givaudan says it will not rebuild at the Payne Street site and is evaluating alternate locations outside the neighborhood while maintaining support for affected residents.
- Neighbors report ongoing repairs and insurance delays a year after the blast that killed two workers and injured others, as the community seeks closure.