The Islander, July 20 2010

The Islander, July 20, 2010 Page 1 Granny’s Attic Cupola Successfully Removed By Courtney A. S. Pratt The Granny’s Attic Cupola was successfully removed, and the ceiling sealed, this week. The cupola had previously been deemed unsafe due to rotted... More

The Islander, July 20, 2010 Page 1 Granny’s Attic Cupola Successfully Removed By Courtney A. S. Pratt The Granny’s Attic Cupola was successfully removed, and the ceiling sealed, this week. The cupola had previously been deemed unsafe due to rotted supports for the structure. The cupola was scheduled for removal the week of July 6, however, the heat wave made that impossible. Barclay Morris did start on the removal process last week with the culmination of efforts resulting in the cupola being lowered by crane on the morning of Friday, July 16. Now that the cupola has been removed, it will await restoration. Restoration will depend on fund raising efforts—the first of which will be a BBQ and Band event at the Blue Paddle Bistro in South Hero. The BBQ will feature good dancing music by BorealTordu and will be held on Sunday, July 25 from 3 to 4:30 pm at the Bistro. The resulting hole in the ceiling was covered by a temporary ceiling to allow the grannies, and grampies, of Granny’ Less