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Resident asks Limington board to research Old Town Hall podium before moving it
Summary
A Limington resident asked the Select Board to check local and state historic-preservation rules before relocating the Old Town Hall podium; the board agreed to consult the historical society and state authorities.
During public comment at the Nov. 20 meeting, Sher Bey of 17 Samville Road asked the Select Board for clarification about plans for the Old Town Hall podium and whether moving it could affect the building’s historic-district status.
Bey asked: “I was viewing one of your meetings online and you were talking about something happening with the old town hall December 5th about something being removed. Could you please elaborate that?” Board members explained the podium would be moved to free floor space for community programs and said the item would likely be repurposed, not dismantled. Bey urged the board to research the podium’s historical value and to consult both the local historical society and the Maine historic preservation authority before taking action.
Board response and next steps: Select Board members agreed to look into the item’s status with the historical society and state authorities and to report back. No formal action was taken at the meeting; the board said discussions about repurposing will continue and that the Dec. 4 meeting at Old Town Hall would proceed as planned.
Context: The question arose after department and presentation business; it was recorded during the public comment period and will be addressed administratively rather than by immediate motion.
Closing: The board committed to follow up with the historical society and the state historic-preservation authority and to report findings to the public.
