Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Water’s Edge condos in Pittston April 8

PITTSTON — City officials, Century 21 representatives and residents of the Water’s Edge condominiums on Kennedy Boulevard gathered Friday, April 8 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

In 2013, city officials broke ground on the $9 million condo project. Grimm Construction in Waymart was the developer. The project was build with a public-private partnership. The city and Redevelopment Authority received grants totaling $4 million for the project.

The original plan for the building was much larger — around six stories with 40 condos. Instead, the four-story building now features 30 condos. According to real estate officials, consturction won’t be completed until all units are sold, since new buyers get to customize their living spaces, such as choosing flooring and counter tops.

City of Pittston councilman and resident at Water’s Edge Michael Lombardo speaks to the crowd gathered prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/web1_River-s-Edge-Condos-1-2.jpg.optimal.jpgCity of Pittston councilman and resident at Water’s Edge Michael Lombardo speaks to the crowd gathered prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony. Tony Callaio | For Sunday Dispatch

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City officials, Century 21 representatives, and residents attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Water’s Edge condos on Kennedy Boulevard.

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Four Pittston mayors, past and present, are involved in keeping the Water’s Edge condo project afloat. From left are Joseph P. Keating, Michael A. Lombardo, Donna McFadden-Connors, and current mayor, Jason C. Klush.

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Shown are some of the first tenants of the Water’s Edge condos on Kennedy Boulevard in Pittston. From left, Lee Bantell, Sal Milazzo, Michael Lombardo, Lori Guitson, and Kathleen and Paul Detwiler.

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This is the panoramic view resident Lee Bantell sees each day at Water’s Edge.

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