2008Sawyer Free Library began restoration of the historic Saunders House.Arts and Culture, Location and Setting, Buildings & Architecture, Cultural Institutions

The Library and Gloucester’s Historic Commission commenced a restoration project for the 1764 building, including repairing the masonry, the roof and roof flashings, correcting defects in the structure, repairing the windows, reinforcing the Middle Street porch, and painting the building.
Allen-Wardell. "Repairs to library set to begin." Gloucester Daily Times. September 18, 2008.