Minutes

The May 8,2025 meeting of the Pittsville Area Historical Society was called to order by Vice President Chris Nepper. The Secretary and Treasurer reports were presented and approved.

Old Business began with the Building and Grounds report by Peg Rademan. The perennial beds have been cleaned up for spring and fresh mulch will be applied. The privacy fence will be restained this summer. New gravel will be applied to the driveway.

Chris Nepper has been remodeling the kitchen area. He put new cabinets above the sink and added a countertop and backsplash. He is also replacing the light fixtures in the downstairs.

Bids are being sought for painting the inside of Scranton School.

The Brat Fry fundraiser is being held on May 31 at Cenex from 8-4. Brats, hotdogs and pulled pork sandwiches will be served. Homemade cookies will be available for dessert.

Marlene Neve presented a report for Jan Patrick about how she is progressing on Book 10, the stories of Vietnam Vets from the area. She now has 45 names. Some of the stories are finished and others are in various stages of completion.

The Pittsville third grade students will spend a half day at Scranton School on May 12 & 13. The schedule is being modified to fit the time. Grove School from Wisconsin Rapids will be here on May 22 & 27.

Randy’s list is getting whittled down. He installed shelves in the haymow in the barn to hold large totes and larger objects. The backroom in the museum also has new shelves and a paint locker.

The agenda for the summer months was the main topic under New Business. The museum will be open on the second and fourth Sundays during the summer months from 11-3. A Docent schedule was filled in.. Thursday hours are 9-3 through October.

Motion to adjourn.