Tilton Historical Society

Meeting

June 10.2026

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by John Ciriello, Chairman.  .  The following were present.  John Ciriello, Chairman, Kathy Yeo Vice Chairman, Patty Amora Pender Treasurer, Janice Leighton-Boudreau Secretary, Dan Jordan, Vicki Hussman, Director, Chuck Hussman. Roy Cilley, Director, Sharon Bullerwell Director, Kim Cilley, Ken Lowry, Rick Montambeault and William Hockensmith. Present via Zoom was Todd Piper, Director and Al Lockwood, Director.

Investments

Paul Gatehouse from Independent Financial Advisors came and discussed the status of the investments.

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 Approval of May's Minutes

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The minutes of May’s meeting were discussed. A motion was made by Kathy Yeo and seconded by Vicki Hussman to approve the minutes. The vote was unanimous.

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Treasurer's Report

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Patti Amora Pender discussed the treasurer's report. She emailed it previously to all of the directors.

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 David Lowrey's painting presentation/unveiling

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John Ciriello announced that David Lowry is finished with the portrait of Charles Tilton.  John has worked with Tilton School for use of the Mansion for a viewing and presentation of the painting.  The viewing and presentation will be at the mansion this Sunday June 14th at 2:00pm.  There will be light refreshments and sparkling cider.

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Bert’s Egg Wagon Restoration Update

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Ken Lowry and John reported that the Wagon’s restoration has been completed, and the wagon is now housed at the Town Garage in Northfield.  There is a plan for the wagon to be in the Old Home Day Parade. 

 

1884 Model of downtown Tilton update

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Ken and John met with Tony King of the NH DOT and his daughter Elizabeth last Saturday. Tony has assembled the scaled maps for the portion of downtown that will be done in individual 2’x4’ sections, showing the elevations and building. He is going to load them onto a thumb drive.  This can be used as templates for the model.

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Webb Tilton Memorial Concert

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Rick Montambeault was present.  Rick discussed the set up and the other band participants.   John notified the radio station 104.9 and sent a press release to the Laconia Daily Sun. He also invited Tilton School to attend.  The event is planned to be held outside with a back up plan for inside if there is rain. People are encouraged to bring their own chairs.

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 Egg Wagon Ornaments update

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John noted that the ornaments are selling steadily. 

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 Old Home Day

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John reported that the Old Home Day Committee voted that there will be no charge for the Historical Society’s table. John recommended that 3 to 5 size T Shirts be brought over for sale. History indicates that the sales of T Shirts were low at Old Home Day.  Sharon Bullerwell, Dan Jordan, Vicki and Chuck Hussman and Kathy Yeo  will be  working the table.  Patty Amora Pender will try to be there.

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Hanging of Tilton family portraits in our office

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John spoke with Derek Krein, Head of Tilton School, regarding the Tilton family portraits that are owned by the school.  Derek is going to be speaking with maintenance to have the portraits hung in the Historical Society office. These portraits include Jeremiah Tilton, Jeremiah Tilton Jr, Charles Powers, Charles Tilton II, Charles Tilton III. John has also spoken with Deb Tilton who lives in California and she is sending 3 portraits of Charles Tilton as a young man, Myra Ames Tilton and Webb Tilton as a child.

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Tilton Inn Project

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John updated the Board on the Tilton Inn Project.  The Bios are completed and were presented to Alan Powell, the owner of the Inn today. Janice Leighton-Boudreau and John toured the Inn and discussed the project of dedicating  the other rooms, Janice is going to post the story and ask people to nominate people to have rooms dedicated to them.

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Cataloging

Kathy Yeo needs help with the cataloging of donated items at the office. Janice and Sharon offered.  They will follow up with each other on planning a date to start.

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NH Veteran’s Home Meetings.

Janice and Kathy reported that they had a meeting with the residents at the Veteran's Home today.  They were approached by two new residents. One had an interest in learning about Charles Tilton. Both were told about the interviews Kathy will be conducting and were invited to attend the next meeting at the Veteran’s Home.  Kathy will confirm dates  for the next meeting with the residents and the staff.
Having conducted all business there was a motion to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded and was approved.
These minutes are subject to the review and approval of the Board.