Century-Old St Josephs Church Undergoes Interior Renewal
St Josephs Church in Berkshire County completes a major interior refurbishing begun in October. The 1864 base and 1866 completion mark the county oldest Catholic churchs latest update including new pews natural oak altars restored exterior finish new lighting and a redesigned lantern confessionals moved to the main body and a newly installed pulpit for Mass facing the congregation.
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St. Joseph's Church
Thomas F. Curran
St. Joseph’s
Berkshire County
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St. Joseph’s Church
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Housing Committee Chairman Favors Limited Govt Role
Washington report notes Rep. William A. Barrett of Pennsylvania, new chair of the House Banking and Currency subcommittee on housing, says federal role should be to create favorable conditions for private housing growth. He urges mortgage financing at low rates, community facilities support, and maintaining high business activity. Barrett supports targeted public housing improvements to help low income families move into private housing, while acknowledging past problems and the need to avoid a deadend perception. Public housing should be a step toward upgrading status and investment in housing and nonresidential building to bolster city tax bases.
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Washington, D.C
U.S. House Banking and Currency
William A. Barrett
Dpa
Albert Rains
Journal of Homebuilding
National Association of Home Builders
Barrett
Johnson
Berkshire Church Renovation Preserves Rich Interior
The St. Joseph's Church renovation preserves the ornate interior and rich main altar while maintaining the blue granular limestone exterior. The project enhances the church's imposing Berkshire County presence in a park-like setting.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Berkshire County
Repainting Tips From National Paint Group
Repainting guidance notes that faded dirty chalking surfaces require only dusting before painting. For very dirty surfaces use mild synthetic detergent and water rinse, then dry. Remove loose peeling paint with a wire brush and scraper before applying new paint.
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National Paint Varnish & Lacquer Association
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