FAIRMONT — Cleaning up blighted properties has been a priority for the Fairmont City Council for several years, and the council has made a significant financial commitment to furthering that goal. This week, the council voted unanimously to contribute up to $35,000 to assist with the demolition of seven homes at a mobile home park at 1528 Albion Ave. Lee Beemer had requested financial aid in tearing down the structures through the city’s demolition assistance program. Since 2012, the council has budgeted $80,000 a year for the fund, with any unused money carried over to the next ...