Editor’s note: This article is by Howard Weiss-Tisman, of the Brattleboro Reformer, in which it was first published Feb. 25, 2015.
BRATTLEBORO — After more than 20 years of working out of the second floor of the building at 185 Main St., the Windham County state’s attorney is looking for a new home.
Windham County State’s Attorney Tracy Shriver confirmed Monday that the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services was looking for a new space in downtown Brattleboro for the office, which employs about 15 people.
The state is looking to lease up to 3,500 square feet of office space, with a preference given to downtown properties.
“We are exploring our options for a new space in downtown Brattleboro,” Shriver said.
The Windham County State’s Attorney moved into the Main Street building in December 1993.
Shriver has worked in the office since 1999, and was elected as the State’s Attorney in 2007. The staff has grown a little since then, Shriver said, and the space is a little cramped.
The office also uses storage space in the basement for records.
Shriver said the move is not based on finances, but refused to give any other details about the reason behind the move.
“It’s a collective decision we made with the Department of Buildings and General Services to explore our options,” she said.
Allen Palmer, project manager with the Vermont Department of Buildings and General Services, said the office has had some problems with a leaking roof.
The Brattleboro Assessor’s office has Bank of Vermont listed as the owner of the building.
“There have been some upkeep issues and right now the staff is not happy and they want to go someplace else,” Palmer said. “We would like to stay close to the courthouse.”
