1. Birmingham's curfew had been changed. 17 and under have to be home before 10 pm except for Saturday on which the curfew is extended to midnight. apparently, the city council is trying to decide on what to do for the first time a child offends the new law. They are thinking of charging the parents $500 the first offense, but they're considering the town's low income families, and so they are trying to change it to just having a written warning on the first offense.
2. SRI bought the Quinlan Castle property. They have 15 years to decide what they will use it for. under the agreement with the city of Birmingham, they have to keep up the facade of the castle, so SRI is considering either making it new laboratories/office space or using it as a steam plant. They plan to begin repairs such as replacing the roof, windows, and doors soon. And they will evaluate the building to see if it is inhabitable and what they will use it for. the city can buy the property back for the same price ($400,000) plus fees the company used to beautify the building. (if you're interested in reading the entire article, you can go to al.com and search for Quinlan Castle in the Birmingham section, and the article will show up)
disappointment.
i love that castle. finally, molly and i found a way to get into it. and now, along with the end of summer, some company has bought it. unbelievable. i'm so crushed. i personally don't care if they keep the exterior the same. the real captivating part is the interior because it is so rundown and yes, vandalized. but it's so haunting and incredible to see appliances like refrigerators, ovens, and televisions decaying in there. as well as seeing what else has been left there from other people that have broken in. i cannot believe i'll probably never get to go in again. i'm just hoping hoping hoping that SRI doesn't start cleaning or putting up better security for a while, because i just have to go back one last time.
disbelief.
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