Pettingill School cornerstone returns after years in storage

LEWISTON — Work on the long-awaited project to return the original Pettingill School cornerstone to Pettingill School Park began Oct. 5.
Mark Labonte Landscaping donated services by digging a four-foot pit in preparation for the groundwork.

Later, students of Lewiston Regional Technical Center, under the supervision of Tom Fylstra and Alan Merritt, began working on installing the cement framework, laying the cement and building the brick base to support this historic artifact.
The cornerstone has been in storage for the past few years until such time that Friends of Pettingill was able to raise enough money to complete the project.
Many members of the community donated to the mission to create and maintain the city’s newest park. Members of the Friends of Pettingill Steering Committee are Peggy Rotundo, Margaret Craven, Judy Andrucki, Carolyn Court, Judy Cartmel and Joni and Mark Fredericks.
To make a financial donation, visit www.lewistonmaine.gov/webstore.