Category: Renovation

What to know about White Stadium’s renovation as judge weighs decision

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City officials want to rehabilitate White Stadium in Franklin Park with the help of private investors and a pro soccer team. Residents and advocates are suing to stop the project.

White Stadium in Franklin Park. Josh Reynolds/Boston Globe

Last year, Boston officials and Boston Unity Soccer Partners announced ambitious plans to renovate White Stadium in Franklin Park and bring a National Women’s Soccer League team back to the city.

The idea was revealed with great fanfare from the Wu administration, but was met with deep skepticism by some locals. Last month, the nonprofit Emerald Necklace Conservancy, which serves

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BOE central office renovation nearing | News

Renovations for the Baldwin County Board of Education central office are slated to begin in May and finish in August.

The central office, located off the US Highway 441 bypass, has been in the pre-construction phase since January.

The renovations are set to begin with moving on May 24 and end on Aug. 25.

Last week, the Baldwin County Board of Education approved a $3.62 million bid with a guaranteed maximum price from Garbutt Construction Company of Dublin for the project. The amount covers metal framing, drywall, insulation, electrical work, new audience seating for the board’s meeting room, roofing, painting,

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Tips for renovating while you live in your home, plus how to keep your sanity

Ask anyone who’s renovated and they’ll no doubt tell you it can turn certain parts of your life upside down — particularly if you happen to be doing it while also living in your house.

From living out of boxes to surviving without functioning kitchens or bathrooms, these are the nuggets of wisdom from a few couples on what saved their sanity during the process.

Sponge baths and takeaway food

Roísín and Zac Tarrant are no strangers to renovations, having done up two houses and building a following online by documenting their DIY adventures on Instagram.

They first had a

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Pence, Park National Bank revitalize Domestic Violence Shelter with uplifting murals & renovations

MANSFIELD — In a significant display of community support, Park National Bank has extended support to The Domestic Violence Shelter.

This contribution has acclaimed local artist Allison Pence to bring a burst of color and inspiration to the shelter through a series of vibrant murals.

Beyond funding Pence’s creative endeavors, the compassionate staff at Park National Bank have taken a hands-on approach by inscribing affirmations on the walls throughout the shelter, extending from the shared living areas to each of the 14 individual bedroom doors.

Park National Bank’s generosity has not only facilitated the creation of uplifting art throughout the

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The Rotary Club of Newberry helped renovate the Free Medical Clinic

NEWBERRY — On Wednesday, March 13, the Rotary Club of Newberry held a ribbon cutting at the Free Medical Clinic on Kinard Street to unveil the renovations they helped contribute to.

The total cost of renovations totaled to $10,000, with half of the money coming from a grant and the other $5,000 coming from the Rotary Club.

“We accomplished a lot, including interior and exterior improvements,” said Rotary Club of Newberry President Donna Lominack.

Improvements included a new camera and alarm system, painting, lighting fixtures, floor work, shrubbery renovations and more. Local businesses helped with the renovations.

“A big

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Jefferson’s Le Barn Doors Open After Nine Years of Renovation, Challenges

The interior of Le Barn, in Jefferson, is spacious and bright, with lofty beams and rafters and some rustic decor. (Molly Rains photo)

The interior of Le Barn, in Jefferson, is spacious and bright, with lofty beams and rafters and some rustic decor. (Molly Rains photo)

The landmark Jefferson building and events venue Le Barn is fully operational and ready for the 2024 season, business owner Marie Lindsey, of Jefferson, said on Wednesday, March 13.

The news comes after continuous challenges and permitting struggles have kept the business from opening its doors fully for nearly a decade. Lindsey credited her determined mindset, encapsulated by the words on that paper sign, with getting her to this point after nine years of work.

Le Barn,

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Refurbishment completed at Methuen Park in Chippenham

Turnpike House, a two-storey office building constructed in Methuen Park, in Chippenham, just over 10-years-ago, has undergone a renovation.

With work now completed, the building at the heart of the office park, is available for immediate occupation.

Property developer Summerfield Commercial, which led the project, said the building is in a “prime location” for potential occupants.

Portfolio manager Will Grant, said: “Turnpike House provides immediately available, high-quality modern office space in a very accessible location with excellent amenities on its doorstep.

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The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald: Turnpike House, ChippenhamTurnpike House, Chippenham (Image: Summerfield Commercial)

“The

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Court ruling allows White Stadium renovation project to proceed

In her ruling, Ellis wrote that pausing the project at its current stage would likely kill it, as the soccer group was the only respondent to the city’s request for proposals to overhaul White Stadium. This would leave the facility “in a state of deterioration and partial use” and the city “may lose the opportunity to have its own professional women’s soccer team,” Ellis wrote.

“Renovating a 75-year-old, 10,000 seat, outdoor stadium with necessary structural and system upgrades to bring it into compliance with building and safety codes is expensive. … Even if the Defendants ultimately prevail and the Proposed

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