(Sherburne, NY – Aug. 2015) Save the Sherburne Inn Restoration Project, Inc. (SSIRP), recently announced that NBT Bankhas committed $25,000 in matching funds toward the restoration of the historic Sherburne Inn.
“We’re thrilled that NBT Bank has stepped into the role of lead donor among local corporations,” SSIRP President Kathleen Yasas said. “We’re very grateful to NBT Bank for this generous commitment and hope individuals and businesses will step forward to help us raise our $25,000 match.”
“NBT Bank is committed to supporting the local communities we serve. We are pleased to partner with the Save the Sherburne Inn Restoration Project to help them reach their goal of restoring the historic Sherburne Inn. The Inn is a vital part of Sherburne’s history and is important to the community’s future,” said NBT Bank Territory Manager Thomas Sutton. “We are delighted to take on the role of lead corporate donor to help move this project forward. We hope our commitment inspires others to donate to this cause.”
Exterior work on the building began on July 13 under the supervision of Rich & Gardner, the general contractor hired by SSIRP for Phase 1 work, which will include brick pointing and general masonry, window restoration, porch deck and porch roof work, trim painting, and column restoration.
Conceptualized as an economic driver for Sherburne and for the surrounding area, SSIRP plans to reopen The Inn with sleeping rooms, event space, conference space, a farm-to-table restaurant and bar, a tavern, retail space, and office space. Temporary and permanent part- and full-time jobs will be created both during the restoration and after The Inn has been reopened.
For more information on The Sherburne Inn and SSIRP, or to donate to this grant match via credit card, visit www.thesherburneinn.org. Checks contributing to the match should be made payable to SSIRP and mailed to POB 1102, Sherburne, NY 13460.
SSIRP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations to SSIRP are deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.