Its first life was as the Baptist Meeting
House. In 1859, when the Baptist congregation grew too few to
support a congregation and a physical plant, the Methodist minister
purchased the building for its house of worship. In 1927, the
Methodist, Congregationalists and Unitarian Universalist Association
formed the Federated Church.
The newly formed Federated Church decided to center
its home at the former Congregational Church on Pleasant Street, where
we witness and worship today. The Methodist Meeting House
became our Community House.
It is home, namely only a few, to: the Branch River
Theater, scouts, senior exercise groups, dog agility classes, church and
PTA benefits, ecumenical events and wedding receptions. We are
most proud of Gramma’s Table, a monthly communal meal, open to all free
of charge. Every month a group signs up to produce a wonderful
meal. Among our many “Grammas” are the volunteer Fire Dept, the
Marlborough School faculty, scouts, the Lions Club and groups of
involved citizens.
We maintain this church and town treasure with funds
from the Kate K and Marie L. Davis trust, congregational support and
rental fees for parties and events.
For information about our rates and regulations,
call 876-3863.
Community House
of Marlborough Rental Rates
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Marlborough
Organizations and Groups
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Out of Town
Organizations and Groups
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Auditorium
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$
65.00
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$150.00
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Rehearsals
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$
15.00
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$ 50.00
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Kitchen
& Dining Room
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$100.00
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$200.00
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Preparation Day
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$
25.00
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$ 50.00 |
Dining Room
only
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$
50.00
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$100.00
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Basement
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$
25.00
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$ 50.00
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Rules for Use of the
Community House
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- Please call our church secretary to schedule
use of the Community House (876-3863).
- Rental payments are
expected at the time the reservation is made.
- Groups renting the Community House are
responsible for setting up tables and chairs.
- We are an alcohol free
facility.
- We are a smoke free facility.
- No dishes or other
property may be removed from the Community House without prior
permission of the Community House Committee.
- All kitchen items should be left clean and in
the place where they were found. Used linens should be left on the
drying rack for washing by our Community House staff.
- Damaged and missing utensils will be charged to
the group last using the building.
- The refrigerators must be left clean and empty
of items used for the event.
- Hours needed for rental must be identified at
the time of scheduling in order to coordinate custodial coverage.
- Adult supervision must be provided in all areas
used.
- We trust that only the area(s) rented for the
event will be used.
- Before leaving, check all areas – kitchen,
dining room, closets, elevator and bathroom to make sure they are how
you found them and that you have not left any of your property.
- Questions and recommendations are welcome.
Please direct them, and problems, to the Community House
Committee. Call the church secretary at 876-3863 for the contact
person.
Thank You
February 2005
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Directions to the Community House
From the West, along the bypass which is Rt. 101
through Keene
- Travel about 4
miles on Rt. 101 from the Main Street lights in Keene.
- At the flashing
light in the center of town, the Community House is on the left .
From the East, coming from the direction of
Peterborough & Dublin
- Travel west from
Dublin village on Rt. 101, approximately 9 miles.
- At the flashing
light in the center of town, the Community House is on the right.
From the Southeast, coming from the direction of
Jaffrey
- Travel generally
northwest on Rt. 124 to the junction of Rt. 101.
- Turn left on Rt.
101 into Marlborough’s down town area.
- At the flashing
yellow light in the center of town, the Community House is on the right.
From the south, from Troy & Rt. 12
- Just north of the
Troy common, turn right onto Marlborough Road, travel about ½ mile, turn right
at the fork, continue on Marlborough Rd, go about 2 ½ miles to Rt. 124.
- At Rt. 124 turn
left, go to Rt. 101, turn left, at the next blinking yellow light, the
Community House is on the right.
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