By Beka Compton
The Times
Town Hall debuts new kitchen
The new and improved kitchen was made possible by generous donations from local supporters
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May 27, 2021
Beka Compton
The Town Hall Board of Directors dedicated the new kitchen to Sharon and Larry Clinton, coining the shiny new space the 'Clinton Kitchen.' Through generous donations and nearly an entire year's worth of hard work, an iconic, historic Main Street space has been modernized and made more accommodating for all. It can be done.
WAITSBURG-The Clinton Kitchen made its grand debut on Friday, May 21, at the Waitsburg Town Hall, during one of the first public events in over a year.
The open house event drew consistent crowds over its two-hour span, as community members popped in to check out the highly anticipated commercial kitchen remodel. What was once a poorly lit, hard-to-use space has been transformed into a high-quality, highly functional space available to the community.
Kitchen updates included new, custom cabinetry built by Brian Seagraves and an extended counter around the front of the kitchen. The heavy pocket door, which separated the kitchen from the gathering hall, has been replaced with folding doors, removing a safety hazard and creating a more accessible space.
The back wall of the kitchen has been updated with state-of-the-art flat top griddles, a brand-new stove and oven, and a commercial dishwasher, as well as commercial ventilation systems and improved lighting.
A dedicated washing station can be found near the former washing area and feeds right into the new dishwasher for ease of use. Across the room, a separate hand-washing sink, a new fridge, and labeled cabinets are sure to make events a breeze!
The Town Hall board put a separate, wide entryway leading into the large storage closet. The closet now features additional refrigeration and counter space and will help prevent traffic issues for visitors wishing to access the restrooms.
Town Hall board members dedicated the kitchen to Sharon and Larry Clinton during the open house, whose generous donations made the project possible. Board member Jim Romine said that the Clinton's had a long history of being very supportive of Town Hall, its events, and all of the recent improvements.
The dedication has been marked with a beautiful, custom plaque made from a large portion of butcher block recovered during the remodel.
The new kitchen is available to rent for events. To inquire, call (509) 540-2495, or send an email to waitsburgth@gmail.com.
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