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Lockwood‑Matthews reopening continues; grant closeout, repairs and National Register update cited as next steps
Summary
Lockwood‑Matthews Mansion has reopened and is programming concerts and exhibitions; the commission heard updates on closeout of a $725,000 OPM grant for Mill Hill, ongoing punch‑list repairs, a failing gate‑lodge roof (estimate under $15,000), and delays in a National Register update that are affecting historic‑roof matching grants.
Commissioners received a multi‑part update on Mill Hill and Lockwood‑Matthews Mansion operations, capital work and grant closeout as the museum organization completes its reopening and schedules summer and fall programming.
Susan (Susie), a presenter for the mansion, said the reopening reception drew more than 100 attendees and that the mansion hosted 200 visitors during an Art in the Park festival. Upcoming events include a free concert in the garden, an Independence Day program with a Declaration of Independence reading by Town Clerk Rick McQuaid and a bell ringing, and a September exhibition featuring artifacts from private New York Stock Exchange collections. Susan said the mansion…
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