In his November meeting notes on the County Commission, Cumberland County Mayor Allen Foster provided an update on repairs being made to the Old Courthouse Courtroom. A water leak led to the discovery of structural damage in the large courtroom, rendering the original 1905 section of the building dangerous and resulting in the need to close that section to the public until further notice.
According to Mayor Foster, needed repairs include shoring work to transfer the attic truss loads and remedial work on the damaged trusses. The work is expected to start in about 30 days and will be complete in a couple of days after that. A specialist in structural analysis will be visiting the building later this month to offer an opinion on the overall condition of the structure. The architects will come back with more details after that meeting.
Meanwhile, the County Clerk’s temporary office is open at 1760 South Main Street. All services are available including marriage and business license, tag renewal, and auto dealer services. The office is open Monday – Friday, from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM.
The County Mayor’s Office, the Register of Deeds, Veterans Services, Human Resources, and Finance will still operate normally at the old courthouse.