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Luzerne County leaders discuss buying Wilkes‑Barre train station using community development funds
Summary
County officials weighed acquiring the historic Wilkes‑Barre train station for its tourism office, discussing funding from community development accounts, building condition, accessibility limits and potential rental of second‑floor space.
Luzerne County Council members discussed a proposed sale of the Wilkes‑Barre train station to Luzerne County, with county officials saying community development funds would be used for the $615,000 purchase.
The county manager, Ramelda Crocomo, told council the tourism department currently leases space in the building and that buying the structure would be “beneficial to Luzerne County.” Crocomo said the building’s historical value makes it “an ideal location for our tourism department.”
Attorney Skeen, who negotiated the potential purchase, said the seller addressed roof repairs identified by the county’s roofer and provided inspection…
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