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Temporary memorial plaque installed at the Memorial Building; permanent plaque planned
Summary
Commission staff confirmed a temporary historic plaque for the Memorial Building is installed for Memorial Day activities; a permanent plaque and an additional plaque project are planned for the 2026 budget cycle.
A temporary historic plaque for the Memorial Building is in place on the village property ahead of Memorial Day processions, staff told the Historic Preservation Commission on May 19.
Why it matters: The plaque marks the site’s historic role in the community’s memorial observances. Commission and staff said the temporary marker will be replaced by a permanent plaque once fabrication and village‑board administrative steps are complete.
Details: Staff said the temporary plaque was installed so it could be used for Memorial Day events on May 26. The final, permanent plaque is produced and will be installed after final administrative steps (the fabricator requires final payment and staff indicated the village board schedule governs the timing). Staff asked commissioners to raise any location or mounting concerns before the installation pole is made permanent; adjustments to height and exact placement can still be made if requested in advance of the final installation.
Next steps: Staff expects to finalize the permanent plaque after the village-board process and to return to the commission with the final language and installation plan. A separate, additional plaque project (funded in a future budget) will be considered in the 2026 budget cycle.
