Former County Jail Will Likely See Make-Over

It’s been a dividing issue for the Amherst Board of Supervisors; but last week the majority voted to spend $1.5 million in bond funds to renovate the former county jail. According to the New Era Progress, Board members learned last year that the bonds had not been spent on projects that were to have been used as collateral, which now is undervalued. In July, the county administrator, advised supervisors that they must make a decision soon on the county’s bonds to ensure the county’s credit rating and ability to borrow money are not jeopardized. One proposal calls for forming a building committee, to oversee the jail renovation; supervisors will hold another work session to discuss the matter.