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Owosso Historical Commission approves $100,000 transfer to Curwood Castle restoration, adopts budget
Summary
At its May 11 meeting the Owosso Historical Commission voted to transfer $100,000 from spendable funds held at the Shiawassee Community Foundation to finance the Curwood Castle Restoration Project, approved its operating budget, and reviewed a heat study recommending repairs to turret radiators.
The Owosso Historical Commission on May 11, 2026, voted to transfer $100,000 from its spendable funds held with the Shiawassee Community Foundation to support the Curwood Castle Restoration Project. Commissioner Rachel Osmer moved the transfer; Commissioner Bill Moull supported the motion and the commission approved it by voice vote.
Amy Fuller, Assistant City Manager, reviewed the commission’s financial reports and presented a heat study prepared by H2A Architects. Fuller flagged the importance of attempting repairs to the property’s turret radiators as part of preservation work. Commissioner Steve Teich moved to adopt the commission’s budget; Commissioner Moull supported the motion and the budget was approved by voice vote.
The commission also considered collections and donations alongside budget matters. Fuller showed photos of a book offered for donation that was signed and dated by 'T. Dewey.' Commissioner Rachel Osmer moved to accept the donation; Commissioner Steve Teich supported the motion and the donation was approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: the transfer of $100,000 shifts spendable philanthropic funds to a named restoration project for Curwood Castle, a commission priority. The budget adoption provides the commission authority to proceed with planned expenditures; the heat-study guidance on turret radiator repairs identifies immediate preservation needs.
What comes next: the commission recorded the transfer and budget approval in the meeting minutes; the transcript does not specify implementation dates, project contractors, or a spending timeline. The commission’s next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., where additional updates may appear.
