Meeting Minutes

May 5, 2025

This meeting was held at the Goshen Town Hall.


Meeting opened at 7:25 pm

Attendees: Madine Reed, Ken & Barbara Brown, Erin Van Auken, Galina Chernaya, Ben Peace

Guest Speaker: Bob West

    • Attendees acknowledged receipt of prior month's minutes with no changes-

      Motion to accept by Erin with Madine 2nd

    Bob West (Town Energy Coordinator) joined us to review the building/improvement plans slated for the Town Hall. Additionally, he provided an update on the MERP Grant. The town has confirmed that the funds are with the state. Initial proposed change from the architect, Jim Palmer, will need some revisions based on feedback from the Fire Marshall. Changes are specific to Exits (require code updates) and elevator. Galina was invited to attend project meetings to lend her project manager experience.

    The town was looking at another grant from the National Historic Registry, however the deadline for submission was missed.

    Bob advised that a representative from the state historical team will be visiting to provide additional ideas for potential funding.

    There may be an opportunity for a grant from the VT Historical Society or Preservation Trust. Galina will reach out to Elaine from VT HS in regard to any upcoming opportunities.

    A question was posed if there were any options with the Walter Serf Grant.

    Old Business:

    T-Shirts- Order should be ready by May 18th. Madine will follow-up. We will have shirts available at the June event for sale.

    Signs- Still pending install. Ken Brown will work on them.

    Dugway Ice Contest- Total of $178.00 collected. Jordan Reed was the winner ($89.00)

    Blueberry Hill Sign- Ben is awaiting approval of the language from Sherry.

    Events-

    • WWI Event- Planned for June 1 from 2-4 PM. We can be in the hall to set-up from 1-5 PM. Ben and Galina shared that they have some family historical information they can contribute. Light snacks will be available (cookies/finger foods). Madine will supply water. We will do a 50/50 raffle. Madine has the tickets.

    New Business:

    • Erin shared information received from Alexandre Caillot, author of Late to the Fight: Union Soldier Combat Performance from the Wilderness to the Fall of Petersburg. The book contains information about units from VT and they will be in Vermont from May 12 to 16, presenting at the Lawrence Memorial Library on Wednesday, May 14, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Erin will send the email with all of the details to members after the meeting in case anyone is interested in attending.

    • Madine asked if we would be interested in a joint event with Camp Thrope. They had donated a large container of syrup to us so hosting a pancake breakfast might be a nice way to use it. The Centennial for the camp is coming up in 2027.

    Meeting adjourned at 8:04 pm (Erin motion with Galina 2nd)

    Next Meeting: Monday, June 2th at 7 pm