The Old Congregational Church steeple was finally repaired and repainted. Half of the cost overrun has been recovered by donations of all sizes. We appreciate your support!
Structural designs have been revised for the Old Town Hall Project. Two grant applications have been submitted for funds
We're continuing to make progress... take a closer look
Our Projects...during the close of 2025 into 2026
On the Congregational Church building
We have added some lovely furniture pieces from the estate of Larry and Lorraine Odell which will help us in the storage of supplies used during events held in the building.
Four caned chairs, among the other chairs on the platform, were repaired by Randy Wood.
On the Old Town Hall building
Unlimited Building LLC
of Lunenburg (Derrick Williams and crew) completed the work in the basement, repositioning of existing and installation of new Lally columns after clearing the damaged retaining wall and debris in the surrounding areas. The construction of the bulkhead stairway has been completed by volunteers.
A
Vermont Preservation Trust of Vermont Technical Assistance Survey
was completed by Jan Lewandoski. We sought contractors to review his recommendations and offer bids for the work; a few looked at it with one bid submitted. The current structural condition evaluation of the building was completed in September (2026) by Mass Timber Advisors. Their revised engineer plans were submitted to VT Dept of Public Safety and Fire Safety. We have received our construction permit to begin the stabilization work! We are seeking funding sources during this fall grant season to support the stabilization work. Two applications have been submitted with consideration of completing a third.
For a time the southern front windows have been covered for protection until needed repairs to the frames could be addressed. The first phase of that work has been completed. On the west front window: one missing pane of glass as been replaced, one pane of glass has been removed and reset, some sections of the glazing
(the putty that seals the edges of the glass)
on the other two panes remains to be done. On the east front window: some structural repairs are needed, to be completed at a later date, but the window has been stabilized until then, the repairs to some glazing remains to be done.
A donation of time is SO valuable and greatly appreciated. Please contact us through the options below (email or phone) that work best for you. There are opportunities that can fit your preferences.
A monetary donation in any amount is greatly appreciated!
For your convenience, a donation button is provided on our "want to help" page of this website and a mailing address for checks or money orders can be found. You also may contact any member to make a donation or speak with us at an event. Donations earmarked for a specific project will be sequestered for its use.
Would you consider looking into your employer giving platform and credit card non-profit donation options? Many employers will match gifts to 501(c)(3) organizations (which we are!). We are registered with the corporate giving platform
Benevity
. Some area credit unions offer a match to donations made to non-profit organizations.