A series of entries designed to capture the ongoing adventures of NINA! See how we came to be where we are today, and follow along as we enter the new century of social media!
Fresh Start Pallet Products got to work today fabricating the new porch gable pediments for 287-289 Sargeant Street. Using their new CNC machine, they took precise measurements of the existing pediment and then programmed their machine to mill two new, exact duplicates for installation at the house. This was very cool to watch – and yes, there’s video, too!
There never seems to be a dull moment at Veeder Place. I spotted these carts in the garage. Don’t know who they belong to, but really, there’s always something interesting to see here!
Basking in the glow of last evening’s celebration, we installed a nice walkway from the driveway to the basement doors.
This evening, NINA celebrated 22 years since its inception at the Town & County Club. Guests included our board of directors (past and present), our institutional members, and some of our partners over the years.
The focal point of the event were the speakers. Lynda Godkin, NINA’s board chair, served as emcee, and speakers included Ken Johnson, NINA’s executive director; David Robinson, chief general counsel, The Hartford; Erin Fletcher, NINA board member and NINA homeowner; and Tiana Hercules, former NINA board member and NINA homeowner. The speeches concluded with a presentation of flowers to Lynda Godkin and Susan Winkler, founding board members of NINA.
This was a fun evening – and we’re looking forward to another 22 years!
Today was the big day: I went through 29 Ashley Street to take the “after” shots of the house. The ones that I selected are available on the page dedicated to 29 Ashley, but here are a few that came close, but didn’t quite make the cut.
New concrete poured for the walkways.
Rebuilt 2-story porch, with space available for the fancy woodwork in the porch gables. First floor interior: living room down to lathe; dining room serving as office for Vintage Home Restoration; future front bedroom; future rear bedroom with closet framed; future kitchen. Basement tricked out for work and storage. Second floor interior: kitchen; dining room; living room; entry parlor. Third floor interior: front room, looking toward back of house; middle room.
One last spin through the house before we put 29 Ashley Street on the market. Except for a ladder, the house is looking good!
The work restoring the shingles at 223 Garden Street has been finished, and work continues on the new patio area at 207 Garden Street.
Bernie Michel, longtime Asylum Hill resident and neighborhood activist, donated his old minivan to Fresh Start. Bernie is also on the board of directors of Fresh Start.
