Patricia Buck, owner of Patricia Buck Bridal, talks about plans for a new owner to buy and renovate 275 Water St. during an interview on Tuesday at the shop, which is being forced to close by the city because of safety concerns.

Patricia Buck, owner of Patricia Buck Bridal, talks about plans for a new owner to buy and renovate 275 Water St. during an interview on Tuesday at the shop, which is being forced to close by the city because of safety concerns.

Gagliano’s Italian Bistro, at 287 Water St. in Augusta, shown in a photo taken on Aug. 14.

Jason McFarland discusses with his wife, Helena Gagliano-McFarland, the situation with safety code issues in this photo taken earlier this month.