Wells Historical Society
Wells, Vermont 05774
Meeting Minutes October 7, 2027
Harvest Supper began at 6:00 pm with amazing dishes including a huge turkey done by
Fawn Montanya. Members brought roasted root veggies, cole slaw, mashed potatoes and
stuffing and outstanding desserts!
22 members and 5 guests attended tonight’s dinner and meeting.
Meeting began at 6:50 with the pledge of allegiance.
Minutes were read by Secretary Trish Capron. No corrections or additions..minutes
stood as read
Treasurer’s report was read by treasurer Sharon Corey. No questions…minutes stood
as read.
Old business:
Wells First Meeting House and Burying Ground sign (on Route 30 halfway between lake
and Capron Lane) was taken down and repainted by Joe Capron and relettered by Peg Browe.
Joe and Bill R. with help from Kerry Monahan. Kerry is related to Wells first settler Ogden
Mallory. Ogden Mallory is buried at this First Meeting House and Burying Ground with many
other of Wells’ first settlers (no stones mark where they were buried).
Kerry introduced herself to the society. She is living in Poultney, VT, now and is very
interested in rededicating the stone some time early next year. Some clearing and maintenance
needs to be done before this happens. Permission will be sought from Dave Cannata to do this.
Fawn suggested creating a Wells Historical Society Cookbook. Members asked to submit favorite recipes with
a 'historical' story of the recipe. Forms were handed out. Forms will also be available on line.
The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.
The next meeting will be April 17, 2027 with pancakes supper.
Next year’s meetings: June 2nd, August 4th, October 6th (will be celebrating Paul Woodruff’s
100th birthday!)
Respectfully submitted,
Trish Capron, Secretary
