Churches & Zoning

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (309+ words) WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) - The Thomas Memorial AME Zion Church still stands on Morrison Street after two grants worth a combined $130,000 were given to Neighbors of Watertown for structural repairs. “All of that has gone into essentially the structure of…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (398+ words) The 14.4-acre former St. Paul's Church property in Darien will be divided into four residential lots under a plan approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission, subject to review by the town historian. DARIEN — A plan to demolish the former St....

3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (366+ words) Faith Church on Route 7 in New Milford has been approved for a major expansion of its sanctuary and its prep school. Plans include a street-facing outdoor plaza with a stage and baptismal pool. NEW MILFORD – Land use leaders approved plans…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (405+ words) LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A proposed Ethiopian Orthodox church in a Spring Valley neighborhood is reducing the height of its planned dome from 112 feet to 68 feet after hearing concerns from nearby residents. The church is proposed on a 1.59-acre vacant property on…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (1328+ words) A resurrected proposal from a “Wilmette staple” now has the blessing of a key village advisory board. Wilmette’s Zoning Board of Appeals during its Monday, Sept. 28 meeting unanimously supported plans from Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish for a school…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (290+ words) Two Columbia County churches are each seeking zoning changes on their properties to accommodate their growing congregations. Word of Life Christian Church, 6389 Washington Road, sits on nearly 7 acres between Wildwood Park and the Leah community. The church is requesting a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (371+ words) NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. (WJBF) — Victory Baptist Church wants to expand its campus in North Augusta. But its rezoning request is moving to city council without a recommendation from the planning commission. “If the zoning is denied, that literally handcuffs us from…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (357+ words) [Episcopal News Service] Two Episcopal congregations in the Diocese of Long Island began worshipping together this month through a merger that expects to benefit financially from the prospective sale of one of the two church properties for $11.8 million. In March…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (399+ words) $1/WK DIGITAL-ONLY OR $1.50/WK DIGITAL + PRINT. BILLED EVERY 4 WEEKS. ENDS 10/11. EXPLORE THE NEW 26-27 CHRISTIAN COLLEGE GUIDE. This edition is sponsored by Aspen Group As concerns about Flock surveillance cameras grow, one pastor notes that there is no secret life before…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (542+ words) The property at 4930 Long Island Terrace, outlined in red, is where Kesher Torah of Sandy Springs hopes to move. The Orthodox congregation is seeking variances from city rules that require places of worship and their parking to be set back…...