A workshop on “Preserving Old Houses” is being organized by the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce Main Street/Community Improvement Committee in cooperation with the Huntingdon County Historical Society and Huntingdon County Planning and Development Department. Scheduled for February 9, 2011 at 6:30 PM, the workshop will focus on the conservation of older homes and the preservation of design elements which enhance the value of these homes. According to Main Street /Community Improvement Committee Chair, Richard Stahl, the workshop should be valuable to building contractors and home owners, particularly those planning major home remodeling projects.
Archive for the ‘Community Improvement’ category
Preserving Old Houses: A Timely Idea
January 6th, 2011Nominations Sought for 2010 Community Improvement Awards
November 5th, 2010Nominations are being sought for the sixth annual Huntingdon County Community Improvement Award, recognizing excellence in development. Eligible for the award are new construction or substantial rehabilitation of buildings, subdivisions and land developments. Projects nominated may be residential, commercial or public/non-profit. The award is jointly sponsored by the Huntingdon County Planning Commission and the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce, with financial support from Kish Bank.
Previous award winners include Allegrippis Trails, Stone Church of the Brethren, Huntingdon Chapter Habitat for Humanity, Greater Broad Top Park and Recreation Association, and Standing Stone Coffee Company.
County Survey Seeks Citizen Responses
November 5th, 2010Residents of Huntingdon County are being provided an opportunity to participate in the identification of community development priorities through participation in the
Stone Church Improvements Sustainable
March 11th, 2010
The Stone Church of the Brethren received a Community Improvement Award in the Public/Non-profit
Woods Mansion Restoration Receives Award
March 11th, 2010
Joel and Barbara Brown
Snap Fitness/Subway Honored
March 11th, 2010Chris and Jackie Conferreceived the Huntingdon County Community Improvement Award in the Commerical Category.
