George Scala, the owner of the Mansion, was kind enough to send me an update yesterday on the work being done at the Mansion so the residents can return. I wanted to share it with you.

He reports they are making solid progress in the work they need to do to bring the residents back from the water damage and flooding a couple of weeks ago. It’s been almost three weeks, so hard on the residents, the staff, the families.

The mold “remediation” began on Thursday, and he is  hopeful that at least that the mold work needed on the main floor will be complete with that phase early next week. Once the mold work is completed, they have to wait at least 24 hours before the final testing can be done.

If the testing shows no sign of mold, then the final work can begin.

George says the company he has hired has large crews standing by waiting to move quickly to put down flooring, put up ceiling tiles, build the necessary sheetrock and tape, sand and paint. Work is continuing through the weekend and by Monday, the staff will have firmer estimates regarding the residents return.

Next week, I hope to step up our work to engage the Mansion residents in stimulating activities, crafts and reading.

Your support is needed and appreciated. If you wish to contribute to this work – it will be at least two weeks before most of the residents can return – you can contribute directly to the Mansion Fund. Via Paypal, it’s [email protected]. By check, Jon Katz, The Mansion Fund, P.O. Box 205, Cambridge, N.Y., 12816. You can also contribute here, via the Support The Army Of Good button.

I appreciate your support. Next week, I hope to begin organizing and funding outings and tea parties, the residents saying in facilities need to get out.