Important Meeting for the Future of the Village of Clarendon
Category: Chapel
Roof
During the fall of 2019, the back roof will be replaced, purple slate roof minor repairs and steeple evaluation. Thanks to donations from Willard Squier, Fundraisers of Friends of the North Clarendon Chapel and a matching grant by Corpwell Foundation.
Paint
Due to lack of funding at this time, a plan for stabilization of paint is underway:
Architect recommendation:
“if funding is not obtained paint stabilizer could be applied: this would consist of a small amount of prep (basic wire-brushing to remove loose paint) and application of a latex primer on all bare wood, to hold it for a year or two until full painting can be done.”
A Grant will pay for materials, Clayton Rockwell is planning to head volunteer efforts.
Preservation Brief. Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork by Kay D. Weeks and David W. Look, U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service Cultural Resources Heritage Preservation Services
Plans for coming years
State Historic Grant application for window repairs
Chapel’s Arched Stained Window details
1. Multipurpose Community Center:
Our primary goal is to turn the unused North Clarendon Chapel into a community resource and small gathering space for Clarendon and surroundings. It will also be used for Art or Historic Exhibits, small Holiday Craft Market and cultural events.
2. Partnerships:
In an effort to recruit qualified volunteers we have partnered with Volunteer Match.
The VolunteerMatch team combines a love of community engagement, a passion for technology, and a commitment to building strong relationships.
Our plans are also to partner with Senior Corp to organize community resources and Signature Programs.
3. Recruiting for the North Clarendon Chapel:
- North Clarendon Chapel Working Committee
- Corpwell Foundation Executive Assistant
- North Clarendon Chapel Project Community Organizer
- Corpwell Foundation, Board
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Parking: Parking is restricted to 15 min. All event parking will be at postoffice and library.
Support: This effort is not supported by Clarendon town taxes but grants and fundraising events.
The Holiday Market has been postponed to 2019. We still need local vendors and heat to make this happen.
Plan for 2019:
Saturdays, 12-4PM starting after Thanksgiving.
Clarendon Heritage will be holding a Holiday Market to raise funds for the Chapel restoration.
Local artists, craftsmen, and craftswomen are encouraged to reserve their spot early. Details
Click on this picture to see what is Brewing and what we have accomplished so far.
Note: These efforts are not supported by the Town of Clarendon tax dollars but grants, corporate sponsors and private donors.