Greene County sheriff Jack Williams has scheduled several informational meetings around the county in reference to the Nov. 8 vote on the construction of a new jail. Voters will cast a ballot on a loan agreement and issuance of general obligation capital loan notes in an amount not to exceed $12.685 million for the purpose of designing, constructing, equipping, furnishing and making land site improvements for a new Greene County jail.
The schedule provided by Williams thus far:
SCRANTON – Thursday, Oct. 20, 6 pm, Scranton Community Center
CHURDAN – Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6 pm, Churdan public library
PATON – Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 pm, Paton Community Center
Additional meetings will be announced next week.
Williams has stated for several years the current jail does not meet state standards. Due to aging infrastructure, failing plumbing and HVAC, ongoing costly repairs and an inability to replace parts, the County has determined the current jail will need to close within the next two – four years.
