NORTH ATTLEBORO - We have an update and clarification on last week’s story about the Grace Episcopal Church in downtown North Attleboro.
Town officials told North TV this week that the entire building has not been condemned, only the portion near the tower in the front corner of the building which collapsed as a result of water damage over a long period of time.
The 93-year-old church could reopen if the tower was razed and repairs were made.
Unfortunately, the cost to do so is still too much of a financial burden for the 50-member congregation.
The congregration, which was first organized in 1858, has been worshipping at St. John’s Episcopal Churh in Franklin since the partial collapse of the town on May 18.
The congregation is also considering merging with All Saints Episcopal Church in Attleboro, according to a newsletter to the congregrants.
The congregation is not considering closing down, the Rev. Nancy McAdams told The Sun Chronicle last week.
