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Historic panel approves temporary installation of cross and memorial stone at Saint James Episcopal Church
Summary
The Farmington Historic District Commission approved a temporary certificate of appropriateness for a cross and memorial stone at Saint James Episcopal Church (3 Mountain Road), allowing a visible temporary placement and approving a later permanent, more set‑back location.
The Town of Farmington Historic District Commission on Nov. 18 approved a temporary certificate of appropriateness for a cross and memorial stone to be sited at Saint James Episcopal Church, 3 Mountain Road.
Bob Sudell, representing Saint James Episcopal Church, told the commission the cross was hewn by members of Good Shepherd Episcopal Parish and requested temporary placement near the church's front door until a prayer garden elsewhere on the property is completed in spring. "We are looking to have a cross installed," Sudell said, adding the cross would be temporary while grounds work continues.
Commissioners asked whether lighting was proposed; Sudell said there would be no lighting. Commissioners also discussed approving both the temporary visible location and the permanent future siting, with the expectation that the permanent placement would be set back farther from the street.
A motion to approve the temporary certificate of appropriateness covering both the temporary and permanent locations passed on a voice vote; no public comments were received during the online or in‑person public hearing for this item.
