Searles Trustees Agree to Explore NHC Events Winter Wedding Partnership. Searles Coordinator Cheryl Haas presented preliminary discussions with NHC Events, which proposes hosting catered wedding and event packages at Searles School and Chapel during winter months. NHC Events would handle marketing,
Searles Trustees elect officers, approve $1,500 organ repair. Searles School and Chapel trustees unanimously elected Peter Griffin as chair, Ed Daigle as vice chair, and Michael Mazalewski as secretary. The board authorized up to $1,500 to complete organ repairs for full functionality, following
Searles Trustees advance public rebranding of historic school and chapel. Following a June 15 presentation to the Select Board, the trustees agreed to brainstorm alternative names over two weeks, coordinate a public survey via Trent Saunders, and narrow options to three to five choices before
Searles Trustees approve speed tables and chart rebranding process. The board voted to place speed tables and bumps at two marked locations near the property's driveway entrance, with a final 5-2-1 vote requiring a single cautionary sign at the entry rather than individual markers. Chair Peter
Searles School and Chapel Trustees approve spending, schedule building work, welcome new member. The board voted 8-0 to purchase two easels for tenant use at up to $200, and voted 8-0 to revisit the return of a canceled wedding rental deposit if the October 3 date can be rebooked. Coordinator
Searles Trustees advance rebranding campaign following community survey. The board unanimously approved a strategy to present a rebranding initiative to the Select Board, developed with consultant Trent Saunders of 36 Creative and informed by responses from 226 community members. The Trustees voted
Windham Searles board OKs $4,930 roof repair, voices Windham Woods concerns. The Searles School and Chapel Board of Trustees unanimously approved a slate roof repair contract with Tip Top Roofing and advanced facility improvements including Wi-Fi thermostat replacements during its March 17 meeting.
Searles Trustees vote unanimously to oppose Windham Woods School sports dome parking plan. The board voted to reject the project as currently designed, citing traffic concerns and objections to a driveway crossing Searles property and use of Chapel Drive for access. Chair Peter Griffin, Secretary
Searles Trustees vote to advance rebranding initiative and warrant articles restructuring facility funding. Voting unanimously, the board invited design consultant Trent Saunders of 36 Creative for a free initial meeting to explore rebranding options, seeking to distance the facility from the
Searles Trustees hear Windham Woods partnership proposal but table decision. Ryan DeJoy, representing Windham Woods on Route 111, requested a special meeting to explore partnership opportunities with Searles School & Chapel, proposing to provide snow removal, landscaping, shared parking, and
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