Boulevard Contractors settlement — 32 North Potomac Street
Hagerstown
Summary
The renovation of the former M&T Bank building ran over a year late with quality problems, and the city is holding $243,000 in retainage. The proposed settlement gets subcontractors paid while the city forgoes liquidated damages rather than risk arbitration.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city gives up potential liquidated damages worth a share of $243,000 but avoids further legal fees and arbitration risk.
Subcontractors owed money on the project get paid in full.
Taxpayers absorb the loss of damages the city might have recovered in arbitration.
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