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Residents and historical society ask Town of Murray to apply town funds toward handicap ramp
Summary
At a Town of Murray board meeting, the Murray Holly Historical Society described recent roof costs and asked the board to apply the board's previously discussed 25% ($6,175) contribution toward a planned handicap access ramp; a resident urged completion before the October festival.
At the Town of Murray board meeting, a representative of the Murray Holly Historical Society outlined recent expenses and asked the board to apply the town's previously discussed 25% contribution—$6,175—toward construction of a handicap access ramp rather than to a recently completed roof.
The request came during public comment after the chair opened the floor for comments on agenda items. The society representative (speaker 4) said the group has about “a little over $11,000” in its checking account and has received grants and fundraising support but faces an aging membership and limits to volunteer capacity. The representative described the society’s hours (by appointment and Saturdays, noon–3 p.m.), recent roof work and efforts to raise funds and volunteers to keep the museum operating.
A resident (speaker 5) told the board they strongly supported the ramp and asked that it be completed before the October festival so visitors can access the museum, and suggested clearer signage in the village square to direct people to the museum.
Chair (speaker 1) and board members discussed whether the board could reallocate the town’s 25% share ($6,175) toward ramp construction; the chair said the board was generally in favor of providing that support and that staff would confirm details. Town clerk (speaker 3) said she would check records and follow up with the board about the board’s previously discussed allocation.
The society representative emphasized outreach and volunteer recruitment as necessary for the museum’s long-term viability and said the society is exploring grants and fundraising to supplement the requested town contribution. No formal resolution or vote to reallocate funds was recorded during the meeting.
The board moved on to new business after the public comment period; the society was asked to coordinate with the clerk and village officials to confirm how the town’s previously discussed contribution could be applied.
