The most recent progress report (of the design, on-going work, bids/cost and construction) is explained in my Annual Meeting report (May 19, 2019). Please READ IT! DONATIONS: Make note…that we welcome donations (in any amount/as often as you like) for the entire project and for specific things (like the 8 beautiful Gothic windows; well-designed, sturdy, movable benches … Continue reading May 2019
Greetings! I will be on study leave and vacation for the month of June, not appearing in the Southold pulpit but not disappearing all together from my activities! You will receive notices from me about pastoral care coverage. One of the things I will be doing is attending General Assembly – and General Assembly events, … Continue reading Minister’s Corner
Our Appreciation Dinner was held on March 22nd at the Hellenic Snack Bar in Greenport. Irene Stewart and Mark Sisson shared details about the proposed building, based on architect Peter Marron’s plans. Julie and Gale Alexander were honored for fifty years of service.
News and Notes From the President As we head into the new church year together, our thanks to everyone for your continuing participation and support – at Sunday services and church activities, through committee and Board involvement, by keeping in touch with those who are away or home bound – all affirmations of the strength … Continue reading
On display at the Appreciation Dinner last Friday night, we showed 6 prints of the model of our new church building. We discussed how it will all fit together. [To review: the Parish Hall, kitchen, classrooms, restrooms and storage area are located under the Sanctuary. The administration offices (minister’s and church office, meeting room, restrooms, … Continue reading April 2019
We see light at the end of the tunnel… ! The Board and Building Team have agreed that the new design changes will adequately fulfill the needs of our congregation, within our building budget. In the new design, the parish hall, kitchen, classrooms, restrooms, and storage space are located on a lower level beneath the … Continue reading March 2019
Recently, our architect Peter Marren and builder Eugene Burger met to consider alternative options, including usable space under the Sanctuary, due to budget concerns. The new design recommendations will include: building a beautiful Sanctuary building (unchanged from the earlier proposal); and an entry pavilion that will function as a gathering space/reception area, connecting administrative rooms (offices) … Continue reading February 2019
We acknowledge (and even celebrate) that each time we have had the opportunity to meet with a Town Agency (including Historic Preservation, Architectural Review, Planning Board) everyone has been extremely supportive of the design, and encouraging of the project. Construction Costs: After Eugene Burger has received the sub-contractor actual bids (with the already reduced items/size of the project), … Continue reading January 2019
Cost of Rebuilding the Church / 2nd (Hard Cost) Estimates Eugene and Ann Burger (Contractor/Builder) suggested that, with some modest changes and careful detailing, and through a competitive bidding process (after the Construction Drawings are completed), they could buy “our current project” (without major re-design) for $2.5-$2.6M. That cost includes the Building (inside and outside), the Site Plan Work, … Continue reading December 2018
We have completed the following required applications/meetings of the Town of Southold Planning Department and Planning Board: Stacy Paetzel (Landscape Architect/Site Planner) submitted Permit Drawings (Site Plan, Grading and Drainage Plan, Landscape Plan and Lighting Plan; and the Long Form Environmental Assessment application). All were accepted. Architect Peter Marren met with two Town Architectural Committee members. They approved … Continue reading Notes from the Building Team – November 2018
