Martinsville’s $46M Courthouse Overhaul | Roanoke News

Martinsville faces a $46 million renovation bill to transform its municipal building into a courthouse, with strict new requirements for separate entrances and zones. Building from scratch would’ve cost nearly double, so the city is eyeing an extension and relocating its own offices. Council members blame past spending, comparing it to buying toys instead of essentials. With no final cost or funding plan yet, options like bonds or loans are being considered — and no state aid is on the table. The city’s navigating tough budget calls as it races to meet state demands. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b04258569d71826a