Jabez Smith House Committee - 8/24/26

The Groton Municipal Television recorded a meeting of the Jabez Smith House Committee on August 24, 2026. The committee approved previous meeting minutes and discussed the resignation of a long-standing member, Richard Dixon. A significant portion of the meeting focused on caretaking and operational options for the historic Jabez Smith House, including the impracticality of a live-in paid caretaker due to town employment constraints. The committee considered leveraging trained volunteers from the local library to assist with tours and programming, with a motion passed to invite the library director to discuss potential collaboration. Additionally, the committee discussed plans for seasonal programming and the need to address the historically inappropriate handicap ramp currently installed. They proposed exploring options for a new wooden ramp or alternative accessible pathways that better align with the house's historic character, referencing detailed architectural studies for guidance. The committee also noted two open membership slots and plans to review architectural reports in future meetings.