WILLIAMSPORT - The town of Williamsport is getting $130,000 from its insurer for the tenant house damaged in an August fire, Clerk/Treasurer James R. Castle said Monday. Authorities believe the fire was set intentionally.
Castle said a committee is working on plans for refurbishing the historic building that is owned by the town.
Lauren A. France, 18, was charged with arson after the fire.
France, of Clear Spring, had lived at the house with her mother, Patricia. However, the town accused Patricia France of failing to meet the terms of her tenant contract. She was obligated to invest at least $50,000 in labor and materials. In return, she could live there, rent-free, for 10 years.
After a battle that lasted several months and included a court hearing and eviction order, the Frances moved out Sept. 30, 2005.
The town decided to set up a museum in the house instead of finding another curator.