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Mold halts Mitson House tours; Canton Historical Society expresses interest in contents
Summary
Clerk Anne Koliha told the council the Mitson House is closed to tours because of mold; the Canton Historical Society said it is interested in the house contents and asked about possibly accepting the property, and the council asked the society to supply a first-year plan and funding details.
Canton city staff told the City Council on Aug. 14 that tours of the Mitson House are suspended because of a mold issue and that the Canton Historical Society has expressed interest in the house contents and possibly the property itself.
Clerk Anne Koliha said she informed the Historical Society that tours could not continue while mold remediation is unresolved. Representatives of the Historical Society indicated they would be interested in the house contents and asked whether the City would consider donating the property.
Council requested that Clerk Koliha follow up with the Historical Society to obtain its goals for the property, its plan for the first year and whether it has funding available to perform necessary work and maintain the property.
Why it matters: The Mitson House is a local historical asset; mold raises health and preservation concerns, and any transfer or restoration would require a clear plan and funding to protect artifacts and the structure.
Next steps: Clerk to contact the Canton Historical Society for specifics about its proposal and funding; council did not take immediate action to transfer the property at the meeting.
