Shaping up the square

The project to create Sundance Square park adjacent to the building began to take shape this week, however, as contractors Ainsworth Benning moved in to begin the dirt work. However, Old Stoney itself is still waiting for that long-anticipated moment when the doors can be flung open to reveal the cultural treasures inside.

Following an inspection last week, the state fire marshal’s office was unfortunately not able to grant an occupancy certificate.

The certificate must be obtained before the final step is taken: to move all the occupants into the historic building. Old Stoney currently...