North Strabane Township staff moved into their new Municipal Building last fall, but they waited for nicer weather to officially introduce the building to the public. Township officials and several elected officials participated in a ribbon cutting on Tuesday. Township Council President Neil Kelly was excited about the building saying it was desperately needed as their previous building suffered from structural and plumbing issues. Township Manager Andrew Walz said that the building will offer residents amenities that the old building did not have. Residents may rent an event space with a full kitchen for birthday parties, meetings or even exercise classes. Smaller areas are available for business people to rent if they need a temporary office. Instead of constructing a new building from scratch, the township purchased the former Lighthouse Electric offices. County Real Estate records indicate that the building was purchased for $2.75 million. Walz said that $1.6 million in renovations was needed. He said that $1 million of those costs were covered by grants through the state. Walz said the township is not done. A poll of residents last year indicated that they would like an indoor recreation facility. A feasibility study has been ordered for that. Walz said that the site of the old municipal building could be the location for that facility.