NEW CUMBERLAND — Hancock County commissioners are moving ahead with one planned improvement to the county courthouse, but will have to hold off on another one for the time being.

As part of their meeting Thursday, commissioners gave the go-ahead for county officials to apply for a grant through the West Virginia Courthouse Facilities Improvement Authority for the replacement of windows in the original portion of the courthouse.

According to the letter of support, to be submitted with the grant application “The building’s windows, some of which are decades old, are in need of replacement. Many of the windows will not close or open properly, have bad seals and have moisture condensation between the panes. Some windows have plastic placed over them to provide acceptable insulation and comfo

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