A crew from Griffin Construction Co. works to replace the shingles on the steeple at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Claremont, N.H., on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The steeple repair is one of several projects being undertaken on the 1870s-era church building, including masonry and roof repairs as well as a renovated entryway. (Valley News – Alex Driehaus)

A crew from Griffin Construction Co. works to replace the shingles on the steeple at St. Maryโ€™s Roman Catholic Church in Claremont on Wednesday.

The steeple repair is one of several projects being undertaken at the 1870s-era church building, including masonry and roof repairs as well as a renovated entryway.

Alex Driehaus is a staff photographer at the Valley News. She can be reached at adriehaus@vnews.com and (603) 727-3304.