Wallingford eyes Barnes Road office building for new police department
Wallingford eyes Barnes Road office building for new police department
A building at 100 Barnes Rd. in Wallingford, Wed., Apr. 7, 2021. The Wallingford police station might be moving to the location. The Town Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on approving the purchase contract for the building and property. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Advertisement
A building at 100 Barnes Rd. in Wallingford, Wed., Apr. 7, 2021. The Wallingford police station might be moving to the location. The Town Council is scheduled to vote Tuesday on approving the purchase contract for the building and property. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal
Ravalli County Museum Repair Projects Planned
The Ravalli County Museum houses many old artifacts. In fact, the building itself could be considered an old artifact. Over 120 years ago, it was the county courthouse and became the museum when the current courthouse was built next door. The years have taken their toll on the brick building. Monday, the Ravalli County Commissioners received an update on improvement projects that are in the museum s future.
The wiring in the building is what concerns the officials most of all. An electrical problem in the Lewis and Clark Gallery needs to be repaired, along with safety work on much of the first floor wiring. Elsewhere, pipes leading to and from the boiler that heats the building require some attention, too. The boiler, itself, is in good condition. The list about about 20 items include both safety issues and cosmetic issues. Of course, as Museum Director Tamar Stanley told KLYQ, the safety issues have priority and the commissioners will