By Dave Matlow
The number of teardowns dipped slightly in 2006 from the previous year, according to the Westport Building Department.
The first Westport demolition permit of 2007 was issued Thursday for 8 Sprucewood Lane. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
In 2006, there were 93 demolition permits issued, down from 102 in 2005, the department said Thursday.
The department Thursday also issued its first demolition permit of the new year—for 8 Sprucewood Lane.
The house was featured as the WestportNow Teardown of the Day on Dec. 6.
The property changed hands in November for $1,175,000.
The house could come down as soon as today, according to industry sources.
