We are going solar. Next presentation on Zoom: Monday, October 7 at 7:00 p.m. New Jersey’s commitment to renewable energy is evident in its various financial incentives for solar installations, which make the transition to solar power both environmentally friendly and economically appealing. The state offers programs like the Successor Solar Incentive (SuSI) and the […]
Category: Building Updates
Building Update 9/11/24
The kitchen installation is getting finished today. The fence along the west property line is going up. And grading is continuing. Contact Shari Loe or Franklin Heller at [email protected] or visit our website to see how you can help or to donate.
Building Update 9/4/24
In the past week, all of the kitchen equipment is continuing to be hooked up, the flooring through out the building will be fully installed by the end of the week, final grading is being done around the parking lot, and many of the other final touches continue to be worked on. Contact Shari Loe […]
Building Update 7/17/24
The building site has been very busy! The concrete for the ramp from the Meeting Room vestibule has been poured. The front sidewalks are framed and being poured. Work on the stage in fellowship hall continues, as does the work on the bathrooms, and work on the doors in the Terrace Room is beginning. The […]
Roof
Mansion roof For years members had been concerned about clay tiles falling off our roof. Various minor fixes helped a bit but in 2021 the task force encouraged members to completely replace the roof. This was accomplished in 2022 adding new gutters, dormers and the hatch access to the roof. [wptb id=11371]
Oval
Oval Beginning with the inspiration of task force member Sandra Persichetti, a 2021 reworking of the main entrance to the Thorne mansion was recognized as another improvement to enhance the beauty of the property. This project provided a new front entrance allowing members to get out of the rain on entering, replaced deteriorating front steps […]
Playground
Playground The new playground completed in 2020 makes use of a slide, tunnel, and climbing tree stumps and a large natural boulder for toddlers and a rope spider web and a GaGa Ball pit for older children. There is also a seating area for adults and children. [wptb id=11343]
East Parking Lot
East Parking lot The east parking lot originally was a gravel lot with a small garage used for storing lawn equipment primarily. In Spring and Summer the lot was muddy and filled with ruts. The lot was too small for many Sunday services with overflow parking on Normandy Heights Road frustrating some neighbors. The […]