The Mt. Carmel City Council is looking to work with the local Masonic Lodge to move into the former Girl Scout Cabin at the top of the hill on Walnut Street.
Mason Yale Epler was at this evening’s city council meeting to report the long-time Masonic home in the 200 block of Market Street has become obsolete for the group. He said the enormous size of the building is much more space than is needed and utility costs also provide a burden.
The council agreed to begin drafting paperwork to allow the Masons to occupy the former Girl Scout Cabin that is currently vacant. The Bridges of Hope food ministry had previously been located there.
The Masons will pay for renovations to the interior of the building while the city will take care of exterior repairs. The agreement would be a long term deal with the city maintaining ownership of the building.
Epler said the Masons will look to sell their Market Street location.
2020 WSJD File Photo of Girl Scout Cabin. The city has since placed a new roof on the building.