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Commission seeks contributors to expand website, brochure and local-history content
Summary
Sandown Heritage Commission leaders proposed expanding the commission website and creating printable brochures and short, sourced articles about local historic sites; members were asked to pick topics to research and write short pieces for the site and event kiosks.
The Sandown Heritage Commission discussed a work plan to expand its website and produce shareable, sourced content about local historic sites, kiosks and upcoming events.
Chair Pamela Goodrow proposed assembling short articles and printable brochures (including QR codes) about the town's historic assets — the Old Meeting House, the Depot, the Hearst House, the Red Barn and local mill and stone sites — and asked commissioners to each pick an area of interest to research and write brief, sourced pieces for the commission website and event materials. Goodrow emphasized that content should be historically accurate, include author attributions and references, and avoid repeating unverified legends.
Commissioners suggested linking to or requesting permission to reuse materials from neighboring towns' heritage commissions, and discussed technical constraints (town administration must publish pages; Andrea handles site updates). Members noted examples such as Danville's brochure and suggested the commission could adapt kiosk material and include QR codes to make resources printable for event handouts.
Goodrow also proposed using short items on the website to recruit members and volunteers ahead of Old Home Days and other events.
