Make YOUR Mark - Sign The Beam!

It is a construction tradition that the final steel beam that will be secured in a new building project is first signed by those who made it possible—in our case our many staff, volunteers, board members, donors, community members and leaders, and of course the building team. We could not do it without all of you!

It is also customary for the final beam to be hoisted into place with an American flag on one end and a tree on the other. The final placement is known as the “topping off” ceremony and will take place at the Health Center later next week.

Mashpee Town Manager Joyce Mason, Assistant Town Manager Thomas Mayo, and the Board of Selectmen (John Cahalane, Michael Richardson, Wayne Taylor, Carol Sherman, Thomas O’Hara) all made a special visit to the construction site this morning and were among the first to sign their names on the beam for good luck.

We invite all of our friends and supporters to come by today (Friday, March 23) between 11:30 and 1:30 pm or Monday, March 26 between 2 and 4 pm to “sign the beam” for good luck. No need to RSVP, but if you have questions feel free to contact the Development Office at 508-477-5990. We hope to see you there!

Structural steel and other construction news

Can you believe it is already March? Impending springtime means one thing at the Health Center: Structural steel. That’s right! Our construction team is currently preparing the work site in Mashpee for the delivery of lots of steel, which is scheduled to arrive next week. Crews will begin installing the structural steel next week and at least through this month.

In the meantime, the Building Committee has many choices to make in regards to the interior of the new space. They will be approving plumbing fixtures this week (including double flush toilets and no-hands faucets) and beginning the furniture selection process soon. Although we certainly cannot complain about the weather this winter, we are gladly welcoming spring and more construction progress here at the Health Center!

As a reminder, if you have not yet made a gift to the Building for the Future Expansion Campaign, right now you have the opportunity to have your campaign donation matched dollar for dollar by The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation. Please contact the Development Office at 508-477-5990 for more information or you may download a pledge form here.

A big THANK YOU to all those who have already made a gift or pledge—It is only with your support that we can make this important community resource a reality.