Town To Sell House On Booker Dairy Road

The Smithfield Town Council has declared a house on a lot they recently purchased, at 406 Booker Dairy Road , as surplus property. The board voted unanimously Tuesday night to accept sealed bids on the house and outbuildings which are appraised at $25,390. Once sold, the new owner will have 60 days to remove the house and all debris from the lot. If relocated within the city limits, the owner will have a set period of time to have it repaired and occupied. Town Manager Pete Connet was authorized by the council to accepted sealed bids on the 908-square-foot house. The property was formerly owned by Cynthia Hamilton, but was purchased by the Town to expand Smithfield Community Park .