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Council pauses Mitson House tours after staff shows mold damage; consults historical society
Summary
Canton officials agreed to stop tours of the Mitson House after Clerk Anne Koliha presented photos showing mold and window damage; remediation would require gutting and climate control, which the council judged not financially viable, and staff will consult the Canton Historical Society about the house contents.
Clerk Anne Koliha presented photos of mold and window damage at the Mitson House at the July 10 council meeting, and the council agreed tours should be suspended while the condition is evaluated.
Council members said remediation would require gutting the damaged areas and installing heating and air conditioning to establish climate control; members judged that level of work would not be financially sound for the long term. The council directed Clerk Koliha to contact the Canton Historical Society about the house’s contents and what the society would like to do with them.
No vote was recorded to authorize an immediate expenditure or to transfer contents; the action at the meeting was a consensus to suspend tours and to seek guidance from the historical society before deciding on repairs or disposal of items.
