December 7th, 2018 by WCBC Radio

Although an earlier collaboration with Allegany College of Maryland fell through- the Cumberland Economic Development Corporation is continuing to pursue the idea of seeing the former M&T Bank building converted into a boutique hotel on the downtown mall. Last year there were discussions between the CEDC and Allegany College that would have utilized the college’s Culinaire Café and Gateway Center as part of the project which included 48 rooms and a fitness center. Those talks broke down, but CEDC executive director Paul Kelly said this week that plans for a downtown hotel are still very much on the table…