The Block Island Times: Church apartments receive HDC blessing

The Harbor Church's affordable rental housing project is progressing towards its January 2019 goal for occupancy. Church Trustee Tony Pappas, who is spearheading the $450,000 project, was granted unanimous final approval (4-0) for adding a deck and stairs on the building's west exterior, and removing an east side window, by the Historic District Commission on March 26. Pappas needs to obtain a building permit from Building Official Marc Tillson to commence with the work.

The project will be funded through a grant and private donations. The project will involve gutting the church's third floor and transforming it into four 400 square-foot year-round apartments with full kitchens and bathrooms.

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