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Posted By richards on September 24, 2014

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By Ryan Cornell

Renovations to the Beth El Congregation synagogue in Winchester are wrapping up just in time for the Jewish High Holy Days.

Rabbi Scott Sperling said the renovations, which began last fall, have added about 1,650 square feet of additional space to the three-story synagogue as well as American with Disabilities Act-compliant bathrooms and an elevator.

According to Sperling, the building located on Fairmont Avenue was dedicated in 1956.

"There was no Americans with Disabilities Act yet, so no thought was given; the only way out of the building was steps," he said. "It was clear to us we had to provide for those with mobility issues."

This is the first time work has been done on the building since an addition was constructed there in the early 1970s, he said.

Currently, Sperling said they're tackling the final touches of the project -- adding paper towel dispensers and bookcases, and replacing outlet covers -- and anticipates being completely finished with the project in the next month.

"Folks are just delighted with the nice new wide open, light-filled space," he said. "And I think a lot of folks are looking forward to taking advantage of the elevator."

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Renovations done in time for holidays

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