HomeMy Public PortalAbout2017-01-05_COW_Public_Agenda_Material Received at MeetingDecember 7, 2016
Parish of St. Martin's, Western Shore
St. Mark's, Martin's Point - Western Shore
St. Martin's, Martin's River - St. Mary's, Gold River
St. John's, Chester Basin
We strive to 6e a healthy, caring, and hopeful community of faith foriesus Chn rt.
Mr. Abdella Assaff
Councillor, Municipal District #5
Municipality of the District of Chester
151 King Street
PO Box 369
Chester, NS BOJ iJO
Dear Councillor Assaff:
Please accept this expression of interest in the Gold River Elementary School property from the Parish of St. Martin's
Western Shore.
We had previously indicated to the Municipality's Administrator and the late Councillor Myra that we would be
interested in possibly building a new church on the Gold River School property. That was in the early stages before
Council had decided what would happen to the property; and before we had formal permission from the parishioners or
the Bishop of the Diocese of Nova Scotia and PEI to proceed with planning. Now having those approvals, Parish Council
is proceeding with development of the plan to move in the direction of a single Church for the Parish.
Further to a recent conversation that Mr. Doug Ridgewell of our Parish Council had with you, we are confirming our
interest. The Parish is now in the early stages of determining suitable land on which to build one new church to serve the
entire Parish. We will at some point in the future close the existing four Churches (St. John's, Chester Basin; St. Mary's,
Gold River; St. Mark's, Martin's Point and St. Martin's, Martin's River) and move into the new facility. We anticipate
we will require a property large enough for us to build a structure between 7,000-7,500 square feet. In addition to the
worship space we are considering that the building would have a large multi-purpose space(s) that would be accessible
for community use. We believe this would fit well with the intent of the Municipal Council to have the School property
utilized by the community in which it is situated, and that Council would consider deeding the property at a nominal cost
for such use.
We would like you to notify Council of our potential interest in said property and if you wish to meet to discuss the
matter further, please get in touch with the Parish Wardens. You may reach us (Donna - 902-275-4983 or Liz at
902-275-3436).
Yours sincerely,
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Elizabeth Parr Johnston, Warden Donna MacKinnon, Warden
5533 Hwy#3 RR#2 Chester Basin, NS, BOJ 1K0
275-5434