Engineer: Boyle County courthouse clock tower load and truss issues may require courtroom work; court to seek architect Poe Engineering reported the courthouse clock tower places excessive loads on an aging queen‑post truss; engineer recommended involving a preservation architect and possible steel reinforcement; the upstairs courtroom may be unusable during repairs and tax credits were discussed as an offset.

The historic Boyle County courthouse clock tower is under threat as engineers warn of severe structural issues that could lead to costly renovations and courtroom disruptions.

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