The Palladian window located on the north side of the building, behind the pulpit has been in need of reglazing for many years.

Estimate pending assessment

Although paint is in bad shape, overall, on many parts of the building, the paint on the North side of the building is in especially bad shape. Painting needs to be performed in conjunction with other projects noted here. $36,680 labor, plus materials (paint, primer, etc.)

There are a number of areas where the clapboards are in poor condition. The most concerning is at the base of the wall on the north side. Here the first two feet are extremely rotten, with possibility of rot extending into the sheathing or sill Before painting, at least the first two feet should be replaced, potentially going up as high as four feet. This should be considered a high priority job, as deferred maintenance could cause structural decay to the building.

$5,000

The clapboards on the west side of the entrance portico are of poor quality and in poor condition from a point about 5’ to about 12’ from the base of the wall. They are not as concerning as the actively rotting clapboards on the north side, but are still not sufficient to prevent water infiltration.

$2,000

There are almost certainly individual clapboards that will be determined to need to be replaced as painters remove paint

$2,000

At the time of the soffit repairs, at least one window casing was found to be badly rotten. Probably others will be found as part of the painting process. The band mouldings on the south side windows are in poor condition, curled, and will make scraping difficult. They could be replaced with reproduction stock, which could be produced before the painting begins, and applied as necessary.

$1,100

The lower section of corner boards on the Portico southeast side, and on the main building northwest and southwest corners are deteriorated and should be replaced.

$1,000

The mouldings making up the plinths of the front entry, and the capitals and waist moulding of the pilasters are weathered and deteriorated. While this does not particularly lead to further structural concerns, they could be replaced to improve the appearance of the building. The committee should weigh the value of removing original (2nd generation) building fabric, with the value of returning the building's appearance to its intended formality.

$1,400

Corners need to be repaired to exclude weather and rodents

$900

Tie rails around the entire building are severely deteriorated, and need to be replaced. Materials have been donated, but need to be installed after painting is complete.

Volunteers will gather from 9:30AM to noon to clean up the interior and exterior of the Center School before exterior repairs and painting projects planned for the 2026 work season.

The Center School is in need of exterior painting. Last painted in 2010, the paint that was applied then is well past its service life. Exterior repairs will be completed before painting begins.

Estimate — $29,270 painting contractor labor, plus $6,250 exterior repairs, plus materials (paint, primer, etc.), about $35,520, plus materials.

The sill beneath the entry door is in need of repairs. At the moment, the floor is spongy as one enters, and it is possible to see the ground beneath the building.

Estimate — $TBD

Routine, but long overdue maintenance to heavily weathered and rotting window sills and stops

By 2020, the cupola was severely deteriorated, and was allowing water to enter the schoolhouse. Pittston craftsman Joe Caputo rebuilt the cupola in his home workshop. A new “W” directional was fabricated from copper sheet to replace the one that is missing from the weathervane. The reproduction cupola was reinstalled on the roof in early 2023, along with the weathervane and bell.

Total costs — more than $22,000

To minimize water intrusion, a newly donated chimney cap was installed on the chimney in 2022 with the help of donated labor and donated use of a man-lift. Although the new cap is expected to reduce or eliminate further damage to plaster from water coming down the chimney, damage caused prior to the installation of the chimney cap still needs to be repaired.

Estimate — $TBD

The north, south, and west sides of the building are in need of painting. (The front of the building was painted in conjunction with clapboard replacement and other improvements in 2019.) The remaining three sides were last painted in the 1990s and are well past the service life of that paint job. Exterior repairs will be completed before painting begins.

Estimate — $15,200 labor, plus $2,000 exterior repairs, plus materials (paint, primer, etc.), about $17,200, plus materials.

Unlike the town-owned historic buildings that Historic Alna supports, the Head Tide Store and barn are owned by Historic Alna, which bears full responsibility for the costs of their maintenance, preservation, restoration, and use.

Replace existing conventional electric water heater with a propane-fueled tankless unit.

Estimate — $TBD

The store currently relies on non-potable river water, pumped on a three-season basis for use in sinks and toilets. A new well or other potable water source is needed to provide safe drinking water for use whenever the store is in use.

Estimate — $TBD

Some portions of the store and barn are already in need of exterior paint. It won’t be long before it’s going to be necessary for a complete new coat of paint.

Estimate — $TBD