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Commissioners await delivery of schoolhouse plaque; business plaques and past installations remain delayed

5841420 · September 19, 2025

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Summary

The commission reported the schoolhouse roadside plaque is expected in October and discussed installation logistics, storage, and a proposed mini unveiling; separate business plaques and one outstanding Willing Helper Hall plaque remain uninstalled and awaiting coordination with property owners and volunteers.

Commissioners said a large roadside “schoolhouse” plaque ordered by the town is expected to arrive in October and discussed where it should be delivered and stored and how installation will be scheduled. Tony Pizzo asked whether the plaque could be installed before early November; Marybeth replied she would “hope that it would be installed within two weeks” of receipt and said she expects staff or public works to receive the shipment and arrange storage and installation logistics.

Commissioners discussed staging a small unveiling or dedication ceremony (similar to prior unveilings for the train station and the jail) and suggested inviting the mayor and council members to participate and to record the event for documentary use. Staff said the order was placed but that the shipping/delivery address had not been finalized and that the plaque would likely be stored at public works or town hall until installation.

Separately, commissioners reported slow progress on a program to place plaques on historic businesses; the subcommittee intends to meet and advance a draft application or installation plan for commission consideration. One 12-by-12 Willing Helper Hall plaque (already in the sponsor’s possession since last year) still requires on-site measurement and installer coordination; staff reported attempting to contact the sponsor (Gloria) and awaiting her callback to set installation specifics.

Action items: staff and the plaque subcommittee to set a calendar meeting, clarify shipping instructions for the schoolhouse plaque, confirm storage location (likely public works or town hall), coordinate with the sponsor for the Willing Helper Hall plaque installation, and bring a draft business-plaque process back to the next meeting.