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Resident asks for documentation after $25,000 donation for Main Street improvements
Summary
A resident reported a $25,000 donation intended for Main Street upgrades and asked staff for a copy of the donor's written restrictions to confirm the funds must be used for facility upkeep.
During public input, a resident said a $25,000 donation had been sent for Main Street improvements and repairs tied to local halls and decorations. The speaker asked staff whether the town had received the donor’s check and requested a copy of any written restrictions so the board can confirm how the gift must be spent.
The resident named Pete Johnson as a donor the town had expected to provide matching or additional funds for a historic museum project but said there were management issues affecting how gifts were administered. The speaker emphasized that the donation had language attached specifying that funds be used to maintain the facility and asked for a copy of that language.
Town staff replied that the check may have arrived that day and that they would provide the donor’s written note when available. The public comment closed with appreciation for the donation and no immediate board action recorded in the transcript.
