They aren't great photos, admittedly, but I post them because I'm pretty sure this is the last time I ever walk through the addition at 285 Farmington Avenue. Aside from believing, as I truly do, that some things have mutated into new life forms in there, it is becoming increasingly unsafe to walk in there, especially on the second floor.  There's also a couple of photos from the second floor in the original section of the house.  This isn't nearly as bad, but right now the only access to it is through the addition, so it'll be awhile before I get back up there.

Out looking for better "before and after" shots of 33 Sargeant and 29 Ashley. Came back with some delightful shots of Asylum Hill in bloom.  Also, it was trash day.

Interior demolition continues. Installation of new framing started.

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded an M&T Bank Charitable Foundation grant! The Amplify Fund provides funding to community-based organizations like ours that have a track record and purpose to increase equity through mission-driven and capacity-building work in the community. This grant will help fund our mission of rehabilitating blighted historic houses as homeownership opportunities for low- to middle-income households.  Thank you, M&T Bank, for the support!

The mailboxes finally came in, and we have installed them. And that is officially that! We are all done with the Plimpton House.

The Asylum Hill Neighborhood Association held its second annual breakfast for community stakeholders and partners. The event featured speeches by Janine McMahon, Ted Carroll, Erica Thompson, and Jay Williams and a panel discussion about economic development in Asylum Hill.

There's a new sign on the front door, and the existing signs have been bent down, rendering the company name undreadable. Weirdly, the existing sign on the other front door remains intact and in place.