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Recreation commission to co‑sponsor Monadnock Falconry program; agrees to $100–$200 contribution
Summary
The commission agreed to co‑sponsor the library's Monadnock Falconry demonstration on July 15, approving up to $200 from program funds and confirming the event date and rain date.
The Litchfield Recreation Commission on April 14 agreed to co‑sponsor a Monadnock Falconry presentation hosted by the town library, approving a contribution of up to $200 toward the $650 program cost.
The library proposed holding the program on Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m., with a rain date of July 22, at Sawmill. The program would feature a talk about raptor species used in falconry and a demonstration of birds flying to and returning to handlers; the library estimated about 50 attendees. Commissioners noted veterans and conservation groups also planned to share sponsorship, and agreed that a third co‑sponsor could cover the remainder of the fee.
Commissioners reviewed the recreation budget lines: current year program expense is $1,500 with roughly $920 remaining after prior commitments, and general supplies total $800. With those balances, commissioners approved up to $200 in co‑sponsorship from the recreation program line. The commission scheduled the event on July 15 and directed staff to complete necessary facility reservations and event paperwork.
What happens next: staff will process the co‑sponsorship payment from the program fund, confirm insurance/permits if required, and finalize the Sawmill reservation for the stated time and rain date.
