A longtime eyesore in downtown Lehighton is slated for the wrecking ball.

That’s after borough council on a 6-0 vote Monday agreed to move forward with the demolition of 135-139 N. First St. Councilwoman Rebecca Worthy was absent.

Borough secretary Brenda Kreitz said the borough could utilize $267,262 in Community Development Block Grant funds from 2020-2022.

In addition, Kreitz said the borough also has $37,886 in LSA funding for the project.

Council noted that the building has long been an issue.

Councilman Ryan Saunders said “we need to absolutely do it.”

In March 2022, a blighted property at 209 N. First St. was razed.