Wicked Local
On a stretch of Route 1 famous for its kitschy landmarks, the former Karla’s Shoes building stands out as an unwelcome sight for many marked by its broken windows and graffiti-strewn exterior.
“We’re the laughingstock around when people drive by and see it,” Selectman Debra Panetta said. “Why can’t we do something about it?”
Panetta has been banging the drum that steps should be taken to address the boarded up building that she believes constitutes a public safety threat due to its ramshackle condition.
“It’s a huge safety concern because it’s so dilapidated,” Panetta said.