Gallupville House, Town of Wright Strike Heating Deal

By Bradley Towle

GALLUPVILLE — A recent agreement between the Town of Wright and The Gallupville House Association (GHA) will allow the latter to continue their programs and events through the winter months. Heating costs and an older furnace in need of repair have created challenges for the town and GHA alike in recent years.

Town Councilperson and GHA liaison Bridget Mayne helped broker an agreement between Town Supervisor Alex Luniewski and GHA President Scott Hadam in which the GHA will cover all heating costs, relieving the town of the expense. Additionally, Hadam secured a replacement furnace which will be installed, improving the efficiency and reliability of the heat within the Gallupville House. The new furnace has been made possible through the generosity of Esperance LP Gas.

“This will be great savings for the taxpayers and the Town of Wright at a time when the budget is already tight,” says Scott Hadam of the new arrangement. “I’m just happy it all worked out,” said Luniewski. The heating agreement will also open more possibilities for winter programming at the Gallupville House. “This will allow us to continue hosting community-building events throughout the year,” says Hadam.

The heating agreement came just in the nick of time for the upcoming Friends of Fine Arts (FOFA) event later this month. The Gallupville House will host FOFA’s “An Evening of the Arts” on Wednesday, January 22nd. The art show and sale will showcase the work and creativity of Schoharie Central School’s students in grades 6-12 and will include musical performances as well. This year’s theme will be “Beginnings and Endings.” The event will start at 5:30 p.m.

For more information about the Gallupville House, visit www.gallupvillehouse.org.