St. Johnsbury is waiting on the towns vote to be able to complete the renovations for the Pomerleau building.
The building right now is home to the Welcome Center in St. Johnsbury, but because the building is so big, it costs more to heat it than any other building in the town.
“Three years ago they came up with a plan to renovate the entire building because the space was being wasted,” Town Manager Ralph Nelson said. “This year I came with a plan to renovate the rest, instead of wasting all the money on heating an area that no one is working in.”
They need the voter’s decision first because if they don’t get the votes they may end up having to sell the building.
“Tax payers make the final decision because we are going to have to take out a bond and pay it over 20 years which will end up becoming part of their property tax,” Nelson said.
The renovated part of the Pomerleau building will then hold the town clerk’s office, the town managers offices, and an area that will be rented out.
“My offices have been here for a long time and it would be better if all the important offices were in the same spot,” Nelson said. “The public safety offices will move into my space, which will give the fire department more room.”
The vote takes place Tuesday March 1st from 10AM- 7PM so we will await the outcome.
