Historical Commission approves Civil War statue relocation opinion for Select Board
Deerfield Historical Commission voted unanimously to recommend relocating a Civil War soldier statue to the 1888 Building.
Historical Commission · Meeting of September 14, 2026
Deerfield Historical Commission voted unanimously to recommend relocating a Civil War soldier statue to the 1888 Building. Chair Ben Bensen opened the September 14 meeting with four members present; the commission approved prior minutes and reported a budget balance of $1,175.00 with no recent expenditures. Members discussed a proposed memorial bench for John Nove, to be crafted by Sonam of Sonam Stonewalls, with Town Administrator Christopher Dunne exploring potential town funding.
The commission plans to seek Peter Thomas's input on signage for Sugarloaf Cemetery. Candidate Matt Ainsworth is expected to attend the October 19 meeting for a membership vote.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of September 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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