The Paramount Theatre earning a short reprieve from the wrecking ball -- Uptown Saint John deciding to continue its efforts to save the Paramount Theatre.
General Manager Peter Asimakos tells CHSJ News it's looking for an extension on its option on the building until the end of March so it can gauge how much in public and corporate donations it can secure.
He says Uptown Saint John will still be looking for government dollars but realizes that the well is currently dry. However, he says there are programs suited for this development.
While he wouldn't give out a specific amount, he says Uptown Saint John will need to secure thousands of dollars in funding from the public in order to continue the project past March.
General Manager Peter Asimakos tells CHSJ News it's looking for an extension on its option on the building until the end of March so it can gauge how much in public and corporate donations it can secure.
He says Uptown Saint John will still be looking for government dollars but realizes that the well is currently dry. However, he says there are programs suited for this development.
