St. Martha opens doors to new Zazarino Center

New Zazarino Center includes gymnasium, additional classrooms and an event hall.

By Observer Staff
| 12:21 p.m. September 13, 2016

Courtesy photo. School leaders cut the ribbon for the new Zazarino Center on the St. Martha Catholic School campus.

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The St. Martha Catholic School campus has expanded with the official opening of the new Zazarino Campus.

Courtesy photo. Bishop Frank Dewane, Ann Crowley, Louis Zazarino and the Rev. Fausto Stampiglia.

The facility broke ground in October 2015 and was completed in time to start the school year in August. Bishop Frank Dewane was present Monday, Sept. 12 to assist in cutting the ribbon and blessing each room of the facility.

Courtesy photo. Students get a glimpse inside of the new Zazarino Center on campus at St. Martha Catholic School.

Named for benefactor, Louis Zazarino, the facility adds 26,000-square-feet of space for students to the campus. The centerpiece of the Zazarino Center is a gymnasium with a basketball and volleyball court. There are also additional classrooms, locker rooms, performance and event space.