2025

1. Publicized RFP in December to renovate chapel and recieved multiple estimates to paint the exterior, install window protectors and other work..
2. Cleaned old furniture and clutter out of backroom.
3. Received estimate for re-wiring from Hans Electric, exterior painting, and backroom rebuild.
4.  October 15th: Friends of the Clarendon Chapel meeting.
5. Discussed renovation plans with Jackson Evans, Field Representative of the Preservation Trust of Vermont.

1. Repaired multiple broken windows.

2024

1. Volunteers Ellen Wooley and Nicolette Asselin did some landscape improvement.
2.  Received estimate for painting chapel exterior. Back room rebuild.

2021-2023

1. Online fundraiser resulted in modest contributions.
2. Neighbors Clayton and Steve painted the front of the Chapel with remarkable improvement.

Winter of 2020

1. Thanks to a generous donation, roofer Jim MailhotRoof repaired the roof. Back standing seems and slate roof are now in good order.

Fall and Winter 2019

• Clarendon Heritage held a Holiday Market to raise funds for the Chapel restoration.
• Presented about the chapel restoration plans on October 8th, 2018 at the Clarendon Town Hall, with positive feedback by Selectman and attendees. Read the Rutland Herald and the Presentation.
• October 6th, 2018 Volunteer Day
• October 1st, submitted applicatoin for state grant.
• Received estimate to repair windows. $16,000

Fall 2018

• Change in ownership t0 a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
• National Historical Registry Eligibility.
• Corporate sponsorship for the North Clarendon Project is open.
• Contribution Pledges from: Lavalley Building Supplies, Home Depot, Vermont Country Store, and Spencer Engineering, Read
• Friends of the North Clarendon Chapel and Clarendon Heritage hold open house at chapel to invite community input about how to repurpose the building. Rutland Herald article about event.

October 2017

• Architect Thomas Keete conducted a preservation assessment of the chapel, funded by community contributions and a Robert Sincerbeaux Fund matching grant from the Preservation Trust of Vermont. Review assessment report
• Thomas Keefe estimates that the cost to stabilize the chapel is $40’000.
• Stabilization Cost Project-North Clarendon
• Photo Gallery

Septembe 2017

• Clarendon Heritage receieves a Robert Sincerbeaux Fund (RSF) Condition Assessment matching grant from the Preservation Trust of Vermont. RSF grants fund hiring a preservation contractor or architect to evaluat the condition of a historic buidling and make historic renovation recommendations.