What about the downstairs women’s restroom? (Activity Report)

THE FIRST PHASE of the multiyear renovation project in our historic sanctuary building is well underway. As its contours have taken shape, observers have naturally asked: Why are only 3 of the 4 restrooms being addressed at this time—what about the downstairs women’s restroom?

A stall in the basement women’s room

Below the jump, this post gives the back story, to explain why we are not touching that restroom during Phase 1.… 

Inventory of surfaces containing lead: Sanctuary building

IN OUR HISTORIC sanctuary building, most of the surfaces do not appear to contain an amount of lead that warrants special treatment during rehabilitation or renovation projects. However, a few of the surfaces would require abatement if disturbed.

Below the jump, this post lists the surveys that have been conducted to my knowledge, and their results.…