Springfield, Vt. — Demolition crews from Crown Point Excavation is finishing the demolition of the former Visiting Nurses building on Main Street this week, Town Manager Tom Yennerell said on Monday.

Work began last week on the job, which involved removing the historic but dilapidated structure which sits on the banks of the Black River. The town bought the building last year from Christopher Mason.

Yennerell said Crown Point was the low bidder at $ 99,000 for the demolition of the building and the disposal of the debris. Crown Point also will fill in a large cellar hole left by the demolition.

He said there was a tremendous amount of debris to be trucked away.

The town hopes to eventually establish a small park on the grounds and provide a small amount of parking.

Yennerell said there would be a small loop road around 1-3 Main St., coming out near the old Springfield Bakery building, which also is owned by the town.

The town is looking for someone to redevelop the bakery building. Yennerell said that building is much more attractive now.

“ You can see a great view of the river,” he said.