Witter Center structures to be removed
A barn and smaller structures on property known as the Smith Farm, located near the intersection of Bennoch Road and Stillwater Avenue in Old Town and owned by the University of Maine, are scheduled for demolition in May.
The property is part of UMaine’s J. Franklin Witter Teaching and Research Center, dedicated to teaching and research programs in animal sciences and sustainable agriculture.
The Smith Farm’s fields are used for crop research. For several years, the more than 70-year-old barn has not been used to support crop and livestock research. The barn has lost its structural integrity, and its design and age preclude renovation or reuse.
Following demolition of the barn and other structures, the area will be revegetated.