Laurentian University is planning to sell its historic Bell Mansion, which has been closed for repairs since October 2023. In a statement, the university explained that the minimum costs to repair the building “far exceed what the university can responsibly invest,” especially at a time when the university’s resources must be focused on academics, student services, and campus infrastructure. Soo Today reports that the board of governors passed a motion in October 2024 to “approve the initiation of the process to dispose of the Bell Mansion.” The property cannot be sold until May 30, 2025 because of an agreement between Laurentian and the Art Gallery of Sudbury.
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