Raising money for a new roof for Seven Hearths

KENT — The Historic District Commission (HDC) approved an application by the Kent Historical Society (KHS), with no dissent, to replace the aging roof on Seven Hearths, the 260-year-old farmhouse owned by the historical society.Historical Society Executive Director Marge Smith said the cedar shakes that are used for roofing these days don’t look like the shakes used 260 years ago. Hudson Valley Preservation, which is handling the renovations, found a product it is recommending instead: Enviroshake shingles. They are new but look like the shakes that were used centuries ago.With Historic District Commission approval for using the new shake technology, the historical society ordered the shingles. Work will begin on the new roof when they arrive.Smith said the historical society members are delighted that they received the approval.“We’re having a fundraising cocktail party at Seven Hearths on Saturday, Oct. 22, to try to raise some funds to pay for the new roof,” she added.Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided by Kent restaurant J.P. Giffords. There will be music.For more information call 860-927-4587 or email kenthistorical@att.net.

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