November 2001 - Posts

• 127) Grant activity

  127)  Grant activity - November 30, 2001                  Leslie Cosgrove has completed the STEAP (Small Town Economic Assistance Program) grant letter and has it signed by Historical Society officers and local town and state officials.  This letter initiates the application for a large grant to support the work at the Squires Tavern. Posted Nov 30 2001, 01:49 PM by Paul with no comments Filed under: Squires, Grant

• 126) Squires Tavern work party

  126)  Squires Tavern work party - November 28, 2001                  Volunteers work on the bulkhead entrances to the cellar and also tear out and remove most of the modern kitchen cabinets.  Some electrical wiring is removed and work is started on the future bathroom.  Scrape wood is saved for the wood stove that will be temporarily installed in the front kitchen area.  Posted Nov 28 2001, 01:48 PM by Paul with no comments Filed under: work party, Squires

• 125) Squires Tavern contractor work

  125)  Squires Tavern contractor work - November 28, 2001                  ROOF SHINGLING IS COMPLETED!  Contractor Mike Cote has nailed the last shingle on the roof of the Squires Tavern today.  We now have a new roof of red cedar shingles which we hope will last for many decades.  A big project and a major area of concern is put to rest. Photo- the last shingles are put on the roof of the Tavern.   Posted Nov 28 2001, 01:46 PM by Paul with no comments Filed under: Contractor, Squires

• 124) Squires Tavern committee meeting

  124)  Squires Tavern committee meeting - November 24, 2001                  Major areas of discussion: 1) how to rebuild/repair the two bulkhead entrances to the cellar in an historically accurate manner; 2) decisions are made on how to proceed on construction details including the addition of a second flue and thimble in the ell chimney and on several door and window issues; 3) Walt has done further research on Bela Squires regarding the presence of a second blacksmith shop near the tavern.  Posted Nov 24 2001, 01:43 PM by Paul with no comments Filed under: Meeting, Squires, Research

• 123) Squires Tavern contractor work

  123)  Squires Tavern contractor work - November 24, 2001                  Progress made by contractors for the week ending November 24: Mike Cote has finished shingling the back roof of the main part of the tavern and has started flashing on the front portion.  Ed Kostak has completed about 90% of the clapboard work on the back of the front kitchen.  Bill Parsons is progressing with chimney repair work. Posted Nov 24 2001, 01:42 PM by Paul with no comments Filed under: Contractor, Squires

• 122) Squires Tavern support work

  122)  Squires Tavern support work - ongoing                  Walt Landgraf and Dave Ravasio spend a significant amount of time on critical aspects of the project on almost a daily basis.  This work includes materials research, working with contractors,  meeting with potential contractors and historic experts, meeting with town officials such as the building inspector, analyzing historic aspects of the building as they are revealed during the work, planning and suggesting priorities for work to be done and numerous other tasks.  This work is ongoing and has been especially heavy during the last few months. Posted Nov 19 2001, 01:40 PM by Paul with 1 comment(s) Filed under: Town, Squires, Research, Volunteers

• 121) Squires Tavern work party

  121)  Squires Tavern work party - November 17, 2001                  Volunteers cut and remove brush from the back yard of the Squires Tavern property. Posted Nov 17 2001, 01:39 PM by Paul with no comments Filed under: work party, Squires, Volunteers