Homedale has something to smile about these days. The former Harding Carpets factory is being transformed into nearly a brand new building. In just two months, owner King and Benton Development Corp. has worked miracles with cleanup and repairs, making the building safe, addressing environmental concerns and getting things ready to return to business as a warehouse.
City officials were amazed by the progress they saw during a tour Friday led by company president Steve Charest. The blocklong facility on Morrell Street is undergoing a $3.25 million renaissance.