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Thanks to the generosity of the people who supported "Capital Campaign: Refurbishment Campaign II", the Parish kitchen is being renovated.

As part of St. Mark's major Parish kitchen renovation, Yankee Remodeler (WWW.YankeeRemodeler.Com) has begun work. The massive upgrade will include a gas range (replacing the finicky, inefficient electric stove), an energy-efficient refrigerator, new counter tops, refitted drawers and cabinets, and a fresh coat of paint. It is hoped that the work will be completed by early March, 2012.

On February 23, 2012 we had a handle on the hand washing sink, the water heater was plumbed, and the new sink and dishwasher were in place.

Photo of the water heater and hand washing sink.
New kitchen sink and dishwasher looking good!

Most important was the new fire extinguishing system for the gas stove and exhaust hood.

Fire equipment ready to go (may we never need it!).

On February 19, 2012 we saw the new hand washing sink (required by health regulations), the wonderful new drawers that slide open and closed easily on their glides (they'll get new faces), and the sink, stove, and fridge almost ready.

Photo of the new sink for hand washing.
Photo of the great new drawers.
Photo of the new drawers for utensles and pots and pans.
Photo of the sink, stove, fridge almost ready.

Outside there was a big surprise. It just wasn't easily visible. Can you see it?

Photo of the new gas tank. Can you see it?.
Photo of the new gas tank. It was hiding!

On February 4, 2012 the new sink, water heater, dishwasher, stove, and refrigerator were seen waiting patiently to be hooked up. New plumbing was ready and waiting.

Photo of the new sink waiting in the Undercroft.
Photo of the new dishwasher and water heater hanging out in the Undercroft.
Photo of new plumbing awaiting the sink, dishwasher, and water heater.
Photo of the new gas stove, with the new fridge in the background.

February 1, 2012 found the old electric stove disconnected, the old sink and dishwasher removed, and the new exhaust hood being installed.

Photo of the old electric stove disconnected and the new exhaust hood being connected.
Photo of the cabinets with their tops removed for renovation.
Photo of the preparation of the ceiling and roof for the new exhaust vent.
Photo looking east toward where the old dishwasher and sinks were.
Photo of the old sinks, dishwasher, and exhaust hood sitting in the Undercroft.

The Church Kitchen Renovation began , when dishes, silverware, and other items were removed.

Thank you to everyone who helped empty the cabinets and drawers and safely store the contents!

St. Mark's Episcopal Church
15 Pearl Street
Mystic, CT 06355 USA
(860) 572-9549

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