Wells Historical Society
Wells, Vermont05774
Meeting Minutes
April 1, 2026
Pancake supper began at 6:00 pm. Sausage, applesauce and pancakes (blueberry, too!) were served with the best maple syrup ever.
Meeting began at 6:50 with the pledge of allegiance with 18 members and one guest. A moment of silence was shared for WHS members Ron Dreher and Kathy Bergen who passed this spring.
Secretary’s report read by Trish Capron. Victoria A made motion to accept/Dean C seconded.
Treasurer’s report read by Sharon Corey. Fran G made motion to accept/Bill R seconded.
President Joe Capron announced that this will be the last meeting forever of the Wells Historical Society…..in celebration of April Fool’s Day!
*WHS Books are available at Wells Village Library, the Wells Country Store and Earth & Time Studio & Gallery for $15.00. also available are the Lake
St. Catherine and the Wells Bicentennial books.
Special Maple Report written by Jessica Smith of East Wells. She was very busy this evening boiling. She reported that this year’s maple production was the best ever for her family. Their production is 1,100 gallons to date. Syrup price went up to $2.60 a pound. Vermont is the top producer in the US and is a very good maple season.
A 14 minute video was shown called “Voices From the Sugarbush”, Copyright 2004, featuring maple producers in Vermont including our own Bill Clark.
Victoria A will be presenting at this year's LLHSM(League of Local Historical Societies and Museums) in St Albans on May 8th, 2026. Trish will also be attending.
A postcard from a Ms Chilos a 90 year old from Rutland was read with her remembrances of Idylwild
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, June 3rd, with a potluck supper. Bring a main dish, side, salad or dessert.
A nominating committee will be selected to prepare for our annual meeting with elections in August.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Fran Gilman made the motion to adjourn. Bill R seconded.
Respectfully submitted, Trish Capron, secretary
