BENNINGTON HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
 Bennington Town Office - Conference Room - September 15, 2011
                   September 15, 2011 Minutes
MEMBERS PRESENT: Meg Campbell, Anne Bugbee, Scott Murphy, HPC Secretary, Jeff Goldstone
Excused: Joe Hall
• Scott reported that the Car Show is back in Bennington at Willow Park this weekend, Friday   through Sunday.  The Chamber reported that Garlic Fest was well attended in light of Tropical   Storm Irene, they had 75% attendance with vendors being at 100%.
• Meg reported that the basement at the Historic Matteson  house next to the Henry Bridge was   full of water.
• Jeff reported that the R.A.H.C. houses on Benmont Avenue have been put out to bid.• Meg shared the information below: 
  CLG Applications are due in December, HPC discussed holding off on applying for this round and   stated that the money could better help other communities at this time.  
  Preservation Trust is working with Division surveying properties for flood damage from Tropical   Storm Irene.  "The Preservation Trust offers matching grants up to $500 for Emergency   Conditions and Engineering Assessments for non-profit, municipally-owned and commercial   historic buildings throughout the state."
                   Future HPC meeting dates: 
                Thursday, September 29, 2011 @ 2
                 Thursday, October 13, 2011 @2
                 Thursday, October 27, 2011 @2
                 Thursday, November 10, 2011 @2
                 Thursday, December 1, 2011 @2
                 Thursday, December 15, 2011 @2
Respectfully Submitted,
                                
Scott Murphy, Secretary, HPC
Economic and Community Development Director    
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