10/07/2026
It's been a busy summer here! Now that fall is settling in, here's a look back at everything that got accomplished at the Union Meeting House:
Painted Weathervane (120 ft in the air!)
Re-shingle damaged areas of steeple
Paint all white surfaces including and above the roof line, in full or as needed.
Block off 2 louvres with PVC panels to prevent rain intrusion in high wind.
Paint all 4 bell louvres.
Paint front and LH clock face, hands, digits
Paint all shutters on LH side, front side
Square all 6 shutters, screw tight to prevent sagging.
Touch up shutters on RH side
Paint exterior window sills on RH side (LH to be completed when windows are
removed for repair.
Repair corner trim rot (replace board)
Plane and reinforce entry doors
Paint door thresholds.
Pressure wash front stairs.
Pressure wash and paint back ramp with textured paint for safety. (Thanks Bob for your incredible donation of time)
Pressure wash hill stairs.
Pressure wash monument by street.
Remove and re-“plaster”areas with substantial cracking in ALL interior walls.
Repair water damaged ceiling and wall in foyer
Repaint all repaired areas.
Install lift handles on some interior windows.
Repaint all interior window sills
Remove non functioning door hardware, replace with “new" mortise lock sets and k***s
Repair old door patches with“seamless” patch.
Repaint green interior doors.
Install latch on LH exterior door, remove board blocking door.
All 6 windows rebuilt offsite, reglazed and reinstalled.
Forced air electric heat installed with upgraded electrical service.
Deep clean whole building after cleanup of debris.
None of this could have happened without the generous contributions of our board members, community volunteers, and gifts from those who care most about the meeting house and preserving its history! Thanks for keeping this part of Winterport vibrant and happening!