Berrien Treasurer Opens Niles Office

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Berrien County Treasurer Brett Witkowski has opened an office in Niles. He tells us his recent sessions in the area to help property owners in danger of foreclosure sign up for payment plans have attracted so many people, he figured it was best to offer them a more permanent presence.

“Ever since the Great Recession, we’re dealing with about 400 percent more foreclosures, and this is a way to help them not have to spend a half a day to come to St. Joe to get stuff done, and they can just meet with us once a week down there for half a day,” Witkowski told WSJM.

The Niles office of the treasurer held its first official day open this Tuesday, and Witkowski says it will be open every Tuesday from nine am to noon. It’s located at the south county courthouse, sharing space with the legal aid office. Witkowski says anyone who wants to stop by can do so without an appointment.