Is it still there? True around here, and I'd think in most places - ask and google around, and find your local or county bee club. They'd be likely to have a list of members that, no charge, come and "rescue" the colony - they get a new bee colony out of the deal - you are looking at about $100 worth of honeybees, and a chance to save them...
I’m pretty sure it is still full of bees, hubby is allergic to bee/wasp stings so he has kept his distance from them. I can investigate and see if someone wants to come get them.