Johnstown Secures $5M to Renovate Century-Old Public Safety Building

As of November 16, 2025, the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania has decided to proceed with renovating its century-old Public Safety Building, rather than building a new facility at another location. The current building, located at 401 Washington Street downtown, was formally dedicated in December 1926 and holds historic significance, housing the Johnstown Police Department, Johnstown Fire Department, and Anthony C. Truscello Council Chambers.

Approximately $5 million in federal and state funding has been secured for the renovation work, which is expected to cost over $10 million. An entirely new building would likely have come with a price tag of more than $20 million, an expense the city is unable to afford given the current funding stream. City Manager Art Martynuska noted that unless additional funding becomes available, the city will move forward with renovating the existing structure.