The Middleton Landmarks Commission agreed to adopt cedar as the standard material for plaque backers and to use a hand-sanded bevel/rounded edge profile that committee members said looks natural and avoids router tear-out on cedar.

Charles reported he is making the backers and is contacting suppliers; members cautioned that large, consistently stocked cedar boards can be hard to source and recommended avoiding big-box hardware retailers for high-quality stock. The committee agreed the cedar backers require no surface treatment and should last about 10 years in place, depending on exposure.

Committee members said the chosen edge profile provides a natural appearance and reduces splintering. Members asked Charles to continue coordinating with suppliers and to bring sample backers to a future meeting; the transcript contained no formal motion or recorded vote.