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Resident asks who owns West Bath meeting house; historical society suggested
Summary
A resident asked the Planning Board about ownership and future use of the West Bath meeting house, suggesting fundraising or transfer to the historical society; the board took no formal action.
During the Feb. 10 public‑information portion of the West Bath Planning Board meeting, an attendee identified as Reed asked who owns the West Bath meeting house (the former town meeting hall) and whether the building is rentable.
Reed described the building’s past uses (church, school, community events) and said it is often unused; he asked whether the town owns it and whether creative fundraising or transfer to the local historical society might better preserve and manage the property. Others in the room recalled its history and suggested the historical society as a logical steward so that donations would be managed appropriately.
The board did not record a formal motion, direction to staff or a decision on ownership in the transcript. Reed said he had ideas for the building and noted it had been painted the prior summer; no timeline, budget or responsible department was identified. The discussion remained at the inquiry and idea stage.
