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Treasurer and staff reported a discretionary, unrestricted account balance of about $4,028 and a dedicated swing-bridge account balance of $7,008.56 made up of prior donations. The commission also noted roughly $15,000 in a restricted account for the schoolhouse; that balance would combine with a proposed $20,000 Moose Plate grant if the town secures the award.

Commissioners discussed the 2025 warrant article for the swing bridge: the total article was described in the meeting as approximately $634,000, with the state covering about $507,000 and the town appropriating about $127,000. The meeting recorded that the warrant article for the swing bridge did pass; design and bidding work remain ongoing and the final construction cost is still being assessed.

On the bandstand, members recounted an unplanned set of repairs discovered once contractors removed exterior boards. The additional work increased the price beyond the original estimate; at one point the commission discussed an unplanned increase “in the tens of thousands,” with a figure of about $43,000 mentioned and a note that the commission had previously authorized more than the original estimate, leaving a remaining shortfall of roughly $29,000–$30,000 to cover. Members agreed to let final bills be processed and to track where shortfalls would bepaid from town accounts or by additional fundraising.

The commission discussed maintenance and ongoing stewardship, including the possibility of setting up a regular preventative maintenance plan in coordination with public works so the bandstand does not fall into deferred-maintenance condition again. No formal appropriation or reallocation was voted at the meeting; commissioners asked staff to provide updated account and audit information at the next quarterly report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Milford NH Heritage Commission Meeting - May 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commission reviewed account balances, learned the swing-bridge warrant article passed with a $127,000 town share, discussed $7,008.56 in a restricted swing-bridge account and unresolved bandstand extra costs of roughly $30,000–$43,000.","taxTitle","Milford Boards & Committees of Selectmen, Milford, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire","taxId",76030,"location","New Hampshire","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6051999,"Heritage panel finds no historic impact for Hammond Road addition and Ball Hill subdivision",230,2282000,2512000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3421417-5111eaae3b244f56f584905cd9db7995&start=2282&end=2512","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3421417-5111eaae3b244f56f584905cd9db7995/thumbnail_2282000.jpg","/articles/6051999/New-Hampshire/Heritage-panel-finds-no-historic-impact-for-Hammond-Road-addition-and-Ball-Hill-subdivision","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6051999-c6a8e655307948dc961aa683c25ea4fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1775219391&Signature=lSXp1bRKj42R-1LDC6UQ6sb~KEisDFBQYAAwkgOaRV6ZE7hQrokTDoNvjEsIx~sJPPz1ImAYWB~vc3kY0JHS9~7YM9Jx0nG2F4OCKGXSy5OESvNs3OyHXUZwpvianXuA2iDv3csXeYnVq9aDP6aIE5YPWO~FqZMMSv~NXdQsxX2ot8nqSC5jjLb3frkkpoJwIPMpVsX5aY9EkPjr0MeMtjdZa2fh3JcafOnnL5pq-oN4eLC5yX1HhHkHB-sUxXq5a1OHMvR9fElvMLVGi6T-BzzRmurv4pT7ZW~pohealeYdXmiWV2HBKerrvheXkd~e1vMnl3H8hL6wBMbrpnvcOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milford Heritage Commission reviewed two planning items and concluded neither posed a heritage impact requiring mitigation.

The commission examined a site-plan amendment for a 1,152-square-foot addition on the south side of the commercial building on Hammond Road (near Tokyo Joe’s) and determined the work does not affect historic resources; members observed a stone retaining wall shown on the plans is a modern retaining wall, not a historically significant stone wall. A motion that case SP2025-02 has no heritage impact passed in the meeting.

The commission also reviewed a proposed subdivision on Ball Hill Road that would split a 19-acre lot into an almost‑14‑acre lot where the existing house sits and a roughly 5‑acre lot. Commissioners noted the current proposal only records the split on paper and includes no immediate physical changes; any future development would return with site plans for review. The commission determined SD2025-04 has no heritage impact and approved that determination.

Both determinations are advisory findings to be included in planning-board materials; the commission’s role is advisory, and it does not have authority to block applications.","The commission determined no heritage impact for La Matina/Hammond Road site plan amendment (SP2025-02) and for a Ball Hill Road two-lot subdivision (SD2025-04), clearing the way for planning-board review.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6052004,"Heritage Commission confirms new members and officers; leadership positions nominated",556,1210000,1766000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3421417-5111eaae3b244f56f584905cd9db7995&start=1210&end=1766","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3421417-5111eaae3b244f56f584905cd9db7995/thumbnail_1210000.jpg","/articles/6052004/New-Hampshire/Heritage-Commission-confirms-new-members-and-officers-leadership-positions-nominated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052004-b1609ee6fce9878997525c840ff253d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1775219391&Signature=AwiX2dLaVDY6UaGca0tNJhrTP8OSuhWXam8vavPUE6lbamr7KbKlnehGd4sc197tNpMMQBvaN-wmq0ovfS5CehkOL6Q0~fosrePgBkmZCRzJULr~e2CA-HNfDSEFSJ31ut2kIJQHgfl42Gr3sRnQqnWX5c6emEYeUM-vQxLKuDIrBFG6kjwIqfLY0nSS8ZZQMmo8YNX6mjWo-dEZ-YezOfx0XbH4aDj6fWNdI~jZZWuOjVNVMwMwqg~Yru~CKEbDTdVwxtoe2KHCb8ZqS9wY8OVs-DfUYoSV7rklbRzvbK1RtjdC9ZcO7yjvb7EgXOS0KSsranYb0fc50zGEcLa3uw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its meeting the Milford Heritage Commission voted to update its membership roster and assign officer roles for the coming term.

The commission approved appointing Marcia Nelson as an alternate member with a term expiring in 2027 and Elizabeth Keenan as a full member with a term expiring in 2028. The motion to appoint the candidates according to the staggered schedule passed unanimously at the meeting.

Members then nominated and approved officer roles for the commission. A motion to nominate Mark as chair passed. Members also confirmed Judy as secretary and Paul as treasurer; the treasurer indicated he will continue in that role. Several members noted the commission’s bylaws call for staggered terms and agreed to adjust appointments so expirations do not cluster in a single year.

Commissioners said the appointments will be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for formal placement on the Selectmen’s agenda; the commission noted the appointees will participate formally after Selectmen approval.","The commission appointed Elizabeth Keenan as a full member (term to 2028) and Marcia Nelson as an alternate (term to 2027), and nominated Mark as chair, Judy as secretary and retained Paul as treasurer.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6052009,"Heritage commission seeks assessment and grant funding for town hall, clock tower and Laurel Schoolhouse",129,1021000,1150000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3421417-5111eaae3b244f56f584905cd9db7995&start=1021&end=1150","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3421417-5111eaae3b244f56f584905cd9db7995/thumbnail_1021000.jpg","/articles/6052009/New-Hampshire/Heritage-commission-seeks-assessment-and-grant-funding-for-town-hall-clock-tower-and-Laurel-Schoolhouse","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052009-0d127bb4108b3e41e5142c1f104c098b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775219391&Signature=a6plGEFm2njWt1Zso3FRbD4N4QzwiGsrkDHmgz1Oqa4VeTiRZBhGAJMeZVBt30LazIRBJ-262kBPI9mDgoO-jPjFT9k1caLtnipxoxx99F3ULdBf3vafJHFNxntNPhVdpmjJjsAZuBxpr6WTNAeJKgSCdhrcRRw39Vzjt~57vvV1w7XTUIspHH1yUSPXPQhEQwjJtsw4SpWn4hf8SjyR1YLBvd0SjvwRpOqQWqtkHdPhwzntllZ9MDEuiEBJGSkpyDJaJiZgw2MNaa-qQ1hwuGqn6V9d5-QL-fSMivNu~cbgo9owht8dkmGLZlYY8uOGaYJ6DHgWmAS5fLHTt9npsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Milford’s Heritage Commission reviewed proposed grant steps for multiple historic structures, including a town-hall assessment, a potential roof-and-clock-tower package and a Moose Plate grant application for the Laurel Schoolhouse.

Catherine Coco told the commission she is writing a grant to pay $12,500 toward an estimated $35,000 historic-building assessment of town hall. The assessment would create a prioritized list of future preservation work and make the town eligible for larger, targeted grants.

Coco said Milford submitted a letter of intent (LOI) for limited roof work and clock-tower repairs and was invited to apply for funding because the roof work is narrowly scoped. She advised the commission that funders would likely not fund clock-tower repairs without a completed historic assessment, and she recommended proposing a combined package — roof, clock tower and possibly chimney and brickwork — once the assessment is complete. Commissioners discussed deferring large, combined projects until they have assessment findings to support a stronger application.

Coco also proposed applying for a $20,000 Moose Plate grant to fund exterior work at the Laurel Schoolhouse; the commission’s internal account balance of roughly $15,000 would combine with a successful Moose Plate award to cover exterior repairs. Members asked Coco to confirm whether the second Moose Plate application had been submitted; she said no second submission had been made yet and agreed to follow up.

No formal vote was recorded on the grant proposals at the meeting. The commission directed staff to continue preparing the assessment application and to return with recommended scope and timing once the grant materials and LOI response are clearer.","Commission discussed a $12,500 grant request for a $35,000 historic building assessment of town hall, a planned Letter of Intent to fund roof and clock tower work, and a proposed $20,000 Moose Plate grant for the Laurel Schoolhouse exterior.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6052014,"Milford bandstand nearing completion; commission discusses Memorial Day mention, plaque and donor banners",162,79000,241000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3421417-5111eaae3b244f56f584905cd9db7995&start=79&end=241","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3421417-5111eaae3b244f56f584905cd9db7995/thumbnail_79000.jpg","/articles/6052014/New-Hampshire/Milford-bandstand-nearing-completion-commission-discusses-Memorial-Day-mention-plaque-and-donor-banners","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6052014-fdfcfaffe4687a14e0862e30a6b27ac0/orig.mp4?Expires=1775219391&Signature=XLRWaYbGMI3SqXK4ud4-EayKMbGUKPDwzgEowUbz9VUBwUuefo2yAYaeNIit~gt1t6duX29LwMGCqbeCANK6VOBzLGZKj63zryaZd77bbrazCjBMTc8wU9WMZyPAb~quX~ZYTZOmiGfkKtkj6p98wqeQKbO15CFkQ0mMC-oYKsDgSwXVRjqu0alH7COtzTo7-2Qz5vA2dO6idgAVh1-DmBoXwIwMlQ7NZoDXWpuX3wLd3-FjTjve-AEHQXaPld7sVSBcHRzXM41TsJ2I89zWAEr3bOEfKaieUXdsC9KOyjV1GbwXogAC1G5OdDz6JzEftKFSAx~muN1voW1YUrJpdw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Milford Heritage Commission was told contractors expect the town bandstand to be finished the week of May 26, and members discussed whether to mark the completion during the Memorial Day parade or at a later, smaller ceremony.

Commission members read an email from Leo Lessard giving a construction status update. According to the message, the roof and exterior painting are done, the interior ceiling and lattice work are finished, and floor joists and panels have been installed; the panels will be set after painting to avoid spills. The email notes the completion date is not certain and depends on remaining painting work.

The question of a public unveiling drew several proposals. Catherine Coco asked whether the commission wanted “an opening or a ribbon cutting after the parade or some other kind of opening,” and members favored a low-key approach: include a brief acknowledgment of the renovation in the Memorial Day program rather than stage a separate full-scale ceremony. Commissioners noted landscaping — including flower boxes — likely will not be complete in time for the parade, and that could affect how “ready” the bandstand appears to visitors.

Coco also reported work on a plaque: she is coordinating a donor list gathered through the historical society website and has asked whether a plaque should be placed at the bandstand or inside town hall. Members discussed placing a bronze plaque with a short history and donor recognition in town hall to protect it from the elements, while leaving temporary banners at the bandstand for public acknowledgment once the fencing is removed.

Members requested staff check with public works about leaving the donor banners in place for a short period after the site reopens and to confirm whether a Moose Plate grant banner (mentioned earlier in the meeting) should also be displayed. They also asked staff to contact parade organizers — the commission identified the American Legion and VFW as likely parade coordinators — to arrange a brief mention of the renovation during the bandstand portion of the Memorial Day program.

Commissioners emphasized the projected completion date is provisional. No formal action or vote was taken on an unveiling; the discussion produced direction to coordinate with staff, public-works and parade organizers and to confirm plaque and banner plans.

Members said they will follow up on donor recognition and display options once the contractor confirms a firm completion date.","Contractor reports the bandstand roof and interior work are complete and predicts finish the week of May 26; the Heritage Commission discussed folding any unveiling into the Memorial Day program, placing a donor plaque in town hall and leaving donor banners up briefly.","actionData","errors"]

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