Otis Historical Commission Awarded $200,000 Grant

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Otis Historical Commission takes a giant leap!

By Diane Provenz, Co-Chair OHC

 

The OHC is ecstatic to announce that it has been awarded a $200,000 grant to be used towards the renovation and repurposing of the former St Paul’s Church.  Our award was the top award

that the Massachusetts Cultural Council Facilities Fund announced for 2023. It will be matched with funds raised by the Otis Preservation Trust. To date, OHC has raised more than $600,000 from grants and individual donors.

 

Thanks to the hard work and tremendous ability of Gail Gelburd, Co Chair of the Otis Historical Commission,  and Lynne Geane, President of the Otis Preservation Trust, we are now close to reaching our goal. Now an RFP can be posted so we can get started on the Church foundation, remediating the powder post beetle infestation, and completing phase 1 of the renovation.

 

Your OHC and OPT  are always seeking volunteers to join in our efforts to enhance the buildings and history of Otis fo

 

https://www.berkshireeagle.com/news/southern_berkshires/otis-wins-200000-grant-to-transform-the-former-st-pauls-church-into-a-cultural-center/article_7a5af0e4-f421-11ed-92fc-53bc2d1dc663.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-sharer its residents and we have fun doing so. Please visit the OPT website to see what we’ve accomplished so far. “ OtisPreservationTrust.org.”