Dear Friends in Christ,
In order to address a serious plumbing issue at the Church (a broken check valve buried 12 feet beneath the surface, just outside and in front of the Main Sanctuary), there will be excavators operating in front of the church the rest of this week, resting there over the weekend, and resuming next week. The valve will be removed, a new section of pipe put in, a new check valve put inside the building (where it can be monitored and serviced), and the earth replaced. The bushes, however, will not be replaced. That is a different issue for another day.
A check valve prevents sewage and water from entering our building from the town system. When working properly, it also allows effluent from our building to go out. Persistent plumbing problems in the basement have been determined to be in large part attributable to this broken valve.
It will be safe to come into church through the Highland Avenue entrance. But please, no climbing on the digger. Thank you for your patience.
Faithfully,
