Could This Historic Property Be The New Home of
Apple Tree Arts?

February 6, 2008: UPDATE!

Thanks to our many friends in the community who continue to pledge their support toward making the second and third floors of One Grafton Common the new home of Apple Tree Arts. The excitement being generated by the prospect of theater, concerts and other events being held in this building‘s magnificent “Great Room” appears to be contagious based on the number of people who have come forward to help lend their expertise in making this dream a reality.

Our One Grafton Common (OGC) Building Committee has been working diligently to lay the groundwork needed to conduct a comprehensive capital campaign for completion of the renovations needed for this historic town landmark. We are currently working with the Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, and Town Counsel, as well as a historic preservation consultant and architectural firm to replace the roof of the building. It is our hope to have the funding in place for this piece of the overall project by this summer and to have the new roof completed by the end of this year.

One of our other main focuses is to establish a long-term lease agreement between Apple Tree Arts and the town of Grafton. This agreement is necessary for us to access potential sources of funding that would not otherwise be available to the town. We hope to have this agreement finalized in the near future, and will then be able to get the OGC capital campaign in full swing.

Much has already been accomplished and, while there is still much, much more to do, the support we are receiving from the community keeps us focused and confident that that this will come to pass. Stay tuned!

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