Historic steeple taken down for repairs on Second Church in Codman Sq.
The dome and lantern tower of Dorchester’s Second Church has been standing proudly above Codman Square since 1806. Last week, it was removed from its perch for critical structural repairs. Jeff Gonyeau, a Dorchester resident and preservation expert who has been heading up the Second Church’s repair project, said the decision to remove the steeple’s elements was made quickly