Wells Historical Society
Wells, Vermont 05774
Meeting Minutes August 5, 2026
Potluck supper began at 6:00 pm. There were 14 members and 4 guests present. Our cookout was accompanied by delicious dishes of salads to brownies and pie. Thank you to all our cooks.
Our meeting started at 6:50 with the Pledge of Allegiance. The reading of last meeting minutes was by Secretary Trish Capron, with a motion to accept by Victoria Angis and seconded by Bill Rozensky. The treasurer’s report was not presented as our treasurer Sharon Corey was absent due to an illness.
Old business:
The Wells First Settlement sign was prepared for repainting with a new base coat of white. Peg Browe will be painting the letters.
Wells Historical Society 6th Grade Essays were presented by Joe Capron at the Wells School Graduation on June 15th, 2026. Winners are: 1st place, Lilliana Vanderminden, 2nd place, Hadleigh Monroe, and 3rd place Aallyah Rice.
Annual Elections were held. Bill R. presented a slate of officers. The names were read and motion was made to accept by Marge Tarasovich. and seconded by Bill R.. Motion was carried unanimously
President Joe Capron
Vice President Victoria Angis
Treasurer Sharon Corey
Secretary Trish Capron
Trustees (for 2 years) Fran Gillman
Fred Capron
Fawn Montanya
Program presented by Joe Capron, Bill Rozensky and Victoria Angis
Slate in its many forms from Wells and the surrounding areas was displayed and explained. Many examples of slate tiles and the decorative and roofing uses were shown as well as marbleized slate, sand blasted designs. Slate tools were also displayed such as a slate trimmer, a rock hammer, a slate ripper, a rock chisel.
Meeting ended at 7:45 pm
Next meeting will be on October 7th, Wednesday at the MWA Hall. It will be our annual Harvest supper.
Respectfully submitted
Trish Capron, secretary
