What's Happening at the Town House Now? | Town of Center Harbor NH

April 25, 2022 - Repair, reglazing and painting of our historic Town House windows is underway. Sashes are removed from three windows at a time and taken off-site for refurbishing. Later, custom storm windows with screens will be installed. This work is funded in part by a $9,750 Moose Plate Grant.
May 16, 2022
June 3, 2022
June 11, 2022 - Two windows from the south side...
The rear window...
And the woodshed ell window are the last four windows to go off-site for refurbishing.
April 25, 2022 - Most of the work is done from the interior. Here sashes are being removed and plywood placed over the openings on the north side of the Town House.
May 16, 2022 - The plywood has been removed. The refurbished sashes and new storm windows are being installed.
Weatherstripping is also added.
Before Photo: Damaged front window with sashes not aligned; upper sash propped closed by stick; bowed upper sash meeting rail, and cracked lower pane.
After Photo: Repaired and refurbished front window with new, nearly invisible storm window at upper sash and window screen below.
June 11, 2022 - Seven of the original double-hung windows operate by ropes and pulleys.
Since most were broken, all of the window ropes are being replaced with chains. One of the original weights is sitting on the window sill to the left.
Close-up photo of a new window chain, which is threaded over the top of an original window pulley wheel.
June 11, 2022 - Another view of work being done from the interior. Plywood is being removed so refurbished sashes can be installed on the south side of the Town House..
Weatherstripping is being installed before putting refurbished sashes back in place.
June 22, 2022 - Close-up of windows in the south side of the Town House after refurbishing. New, nearly invisible, storm windows and screens are in place.
June 22, 2022 - Open the windows and let the fresh air in! The screens will take care of any flies and mosqitoes!
June 22, 2022 - Another beautiful summer day to enjoy the Center Harbor Town House - whether inside or out!
June 29 -30, 2022 - Two mini-splits are being installed at the Town House. The two units will be more efficient than a single unit.
The mini-splits will make the Town House comfortable for meetings from the spring to late fall by providing air conditioning or heat when needed.
Many, many thanks to all who donated to the Heritage Fund. Donations funded the mini-splits and their installation.
July 17, 2022 - An open house is being held at the Center Harbor Town House. Nearly 40 people stopped by to tour this historic building, see artifacts found during its restoration, enjoy refreshments, and mingle with friends and neighbors. It was a very hot and muggy summer afternoon, but the minisplits kept everyone nice and cool.