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Historical society approves one dehumidifier after basement leak damaged items
Summary
The Merrimack Valley Historical Society authorized the purchase of one dehumidifier (not to exceed $300) to protect collections after heavy rains caused basement water intrusion and at least one item was lost to mold; the board amended an initial proposal for two units and carried the motion by voice vote.
The Merrimack Valley Historical Society voted to authorize the purchase of one dehumidifier, not to exceed $300, to protect museum collections after heavy rains caused a crack in the building's foundation and water intrusion in the basement.
Kelly, the society's director of tourism, told the board that recent storms flooded a basement room and left one item "very, very moldy" and unsalvageable. She recommended bringing dehumidifiers on site promptly to…
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