HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Comm 10/26/2023Historical Commission Minutes RECEIVED
October 26, 2023 F"nl vk-' r? r`?',^ OFFICE
Present: Giampaolo DiGregorio, Chair; Annette Shaw, LoQi�%60?eNK Robi& 22
O'Brien, Jennifer Davis, Clerk
Visitors: Kevin McNatt
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Mr. Andrews said the house will be open next year from 11 am-2pm on Sundays from
the first Sunday in June through the first Sunday in September.
The commission discussed the possible need for new signage and a new roof.
Motion: To spend the funds necessary to stain the front of the Fisher -Richardson
House
(Davis -Andrews) All in favor. PASSES
The parade has been scheduled for May 17, 2025, and there may be a ball.
Mr. Andrews said the video he and others have collected have been digitized and could
be used for fundraising and to show at school events.
Volunteers will be needed for subcommittees of the 250" Celebration Committee. Mr.
O'Brien said the chair of the committee is a history teacher and suggested involving
his students.
Mr. Andrews said the committee has talked about installing historical markers around
town. Mr. McNatt said it could be similar to the one at Fulton's Pond. Mr. Andrews
said the town is installing a historical marker at Harry Chase Place, and there are
contracts out for the design of the park.
Minutes June 1, 2023
Motion: To approve the June 1, 2023 minutes
(Andrews -O'Brien) All in favor. PASSES
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Mrs. Shaw said the grant from the Non -Profit Gift Fund for the Ephriam Leonard
cemetery was denied because the group organizing it has not been officially designated
by the Select Board.
Mr. McNatt said the town has sold the North Main Street Fire Station to the owners of
Cibo Matto restaurant.
The commission discussed the need for two new members and will ask to have the
openings posted on the town's website.
_Nancy Breef-PU July 15, 2024
Signature of Clerk Date of Approval
10/26/2023 Historical Commission