Bangor historic home owner hopes slate roof debacle is a ‘wake up call’ for city officials

Bangor historic home owner hopes slate roof debacle is a ‘wake up call’ for city officials

A Bangor man will again request the city’s permission to replace the slate roof on his historic home with asphalt, even though the work has already been done. Steven Farren, who owns a home on Broadway, said he submitted the paperwork last week to ask the Historic Preservation Commission to approve the new roof he put on his home, which was built in 1880. Farren believes his request will go before the Historic Preservation Commission in its next…