Purchase of magistrate office building in Jersey Shore
Summary
The county is buying 19 Wagner Road in Piatt Township for $347,000 after soil problems sank the Jersey Shore site, saving roughly $1 million and a year versus building new.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Saves roughly $1 million compared to building a new facility.
Residents of the western part of the county who use the magisterial district judge court.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-08-27
The county is buying the building at 19 Wagner Road for the Jersey Shore magistrate's office instead of continuing to rent. The old building had security issues, and the purchase is paid with Act 13 natural gas impact fees — not property taxes.
Board of Commissioners Video — 2026-06-04
The county is buying 19 Wagner Road in Piatt Township for $347,000 after soil problems sank the Jersey Shore site, saving roughly $1 million and a year versus building new.
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