The Building Team took a walk-through of our new building with the construction manager; very impressive! While we were there, the electricians were working on the meeting room lighting, the gothic windows were being installed, as was the staircase to the attic. We were able to get up into the attic, where we saw the … Continue reading December 2023
The Building Team, along with the kitchen design committee, met with Scott Edgett, Ray and Brian at Southold Flooring to choose floor treatments for the meeting hall and hallways, tiling for the bathrooms, and carpeting for the chancel. Then, after a lunch provided by North Fork Woodworks (thanks, Rachel!), we moved on to Cabinets Plus … Continue reading November 2023
The Building Team met with Ray Calamari, Brian Davis and Scott Edgett to get an update on construction. We also took a walk-through of the site – it’s very exciting to see the building take shape! We will be meeting again in October to finalize choices for bathroom and lighting fixtures, and to firm up … Continue reading October 2023
The Building Team met with Brian Davis and Scott Edgett (Ray Calamari was visiting his family in preparation of a new arrival!) in the offices of North Fork Woodworks to get an update on progress. The foundation is done and the "deck" (basically, the floor) is being installed. We discussed the installation and look of … Continue reading September 2023
Well, we’ve done it; we had our Groundbreaking! Many, many thanks to everyone who made it a success. Scott Edgett and his crew from North Fork Woodworks have begun work on our long-awaited project. With a tentative timeline of 15-18 months, Scott, the Building Team, Brian Davis and Ray Calamari will be dealing with any … Continue reading August 2023
At long last, we have received our building permit and set the date for the groundbreaking for the new building. MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! And join us on Saturday, July 22nd, on the church grounds at 2:00 p.m. for this long-awaited, much-anticipated, historic event. Several special guests have been invited to join us, including Rev. Jef … Continue reading July 2023
The paperwork for our building permit is moving through its processes with the Town. The Town engineers must examine plans for compliance of federal, state and local ordinances. Ray Calamari has reported there can be questions from the Town and he is prepared to shepherd the application in whatever way necessary.
We have submitted our application for a building permit! Hopefully, we will hear good news by the middle of June.
Get ready to celebrate! All of our ducks are in a row – just a few more “T”s to dot and “I”s to cross. The Board and the Building Team are preparing for our groundbreaking ceremony. Keep checking here for the date and time!
Ray Calamari, Brian Davis and I attended the Southold Town Planning Department public session on February 6, where the PD found no reason to delay approvals. Mr. Calamari spoke with the PD during their executive session and was able to get conditional approval for submission of our plans to the Building Department. Once the BD … Continue reading March 2023
