Mr. Barnes said in a report by Mr. Ganong they found which is believed to be the valve for the
bypass at the Sawmill Pond. It will eventually need to be repaired but finding it was the first
step, more to follow.
The Sawmill will open in April for Sawmill Operations, the volunteers have been busy preparing
for opening.
Mr. Barnes will schedule a meeting with the State to inquire if a permit is needed to line the inlet
conduit to operate the Sawmill.
Ms. Chittim asked if anyone from the Sawmill knew of a person who has the equipment to cut
through a five-foot diameter tree that fell on the Tri-Town Trail. Mr. Godino said he could give
Ms. Chittim a contact that was used by the Cemetery Committee.
DISCUSSED
RESULT:
Nathan Lester House - Mr. Kelley.
2.
Mr. Kelley reported the past weekend's events;
The first Ledyard Garden Club cleanup of the year.
The Trail Life group camped out from Friday, March 15 -16.
The Community egg roll sponsored by Bishop Seabury Anglican Church was held on Saturday
March 16 and was very well attended (approximately 200 people).
The bid for the work on the East Side of the NLH has been awarded and pending final
arrangements work will begin in early April.
The Fox Sisters movie filming staging has been completely removed from the lower lever of the
NLH. The upper-level removal has not yet been completed. The house will be staged in a more
traditional manner.
Mr. Kelley has been speaking with Sharon Primmett, Nathan Lester House Caretaker to reiterate
the NLH needs and have complied a priority list;
Short list:
Repaint the Dining Room.
Paint the downstairs floors (already painted but in poor condition).
Service kitchen needs clearing and reorganizing.
Improvements to entrance lawn;
Fence - repairs, completion of painting and pulling sod back from the fence to prevent moisture
from creeping up on the wood.
Augment the paving stone walkway with pea gravel on both sides. Also, add period appropriate
plantings here.
Reestablish the Official Nathan Lester House Committee in April.
Chairman Lamb said he met with the NLH Caretakers to discuss upcoming events. He also
spoke with Mary McGratten and set up a date for the Rotary Club event at the NLH on May 9,
2024, at 7:00 a.m.