POINT PLEASANT — The Mason County Commission has agreed to relinquish ownership of the New Haven Town Hall.

During Thursday’s commission meeting, commissioners signed a resolution that agreed to transfer ownership of the building to the Town of New Haven. According to Mason County Administrator John Gerlach, the town was already paying insurance on the building and the only change is that the commission will no longer be held liable.

The commission unanimously agreed that transferring the building’s ownership also would be more beneficial to the Town of New Haven and its citizens.

In other business:

• Mason County Clerk Diana Cromley reported that early voting will begin April 21 and run through May 8. Voting will take place in the commission meeting room at the Mason County Courthouse.

• A concerned resident addressed the commission regarding stray dogs in his yard. Gerlach reported that he will contact the dog warden.

• Commissioners agreed to hire Thomas Wilson II for maintenance work.

• Commissioners discussed phase II of the courthouse improvement project. According to Gerlach, improvements are being partially funded through a court facilities improvement grant.

• Commissioners encouraged residents to fill out their 2010 Census forms.

The next meeting will be 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 in the jury room of the Mason County Courthouse.