Untitled - Town of Windham

DEPOT ADVISORY COMMITTEEStarted in 2004, the Committee was charted by the Board of Selectmen to provide a plan and carry outthe vision to improve the buildings and surrounding area in conjunction with the Town designation of theDepot as a Historic District.Members of the committee are Mark Samsel, John Mangan, Wayne Morris, Dick Forde, CarolynWebber and Carol Pynn.For 2012, some great work occurred on improvements to this historical showcase.The final touches on the freight building deck were completed allowing for handicap accessibility; astaircase and a concrete path leading to the ramp. We thank Al Barlow and Jeff Galle for their work onthe deck, which is used by many who now set up chairs and enjoy the scenery and shade.A donation was received of an authentic railroad crossing signal complete with lights and bells that wewill look to volunteers or an Eagle project to re-assemble. An offer to have on loan and set up a roadcrossing wig-wag is under consideration.The Windham Historic Commission installed a tasteful plaque on the Depot building commemorating thebuilding and railroad.At the conclusion of the year, the Freight Wagon that was donated by George Frick of Durham is thefocus of an Eagle project anticipated to be complete in 2013. As well, another Eagle Project will startthat will clean up and showcase the Stickney General Store cellar hole behind the C-16. These representEagle projects 9 and 10 along the trail.The Windham Depot Advisory Committee thanks the Town and community for its continued support andthose who have donated their time and materials. We look forward to the upcoming year with an event tocelebrate this significant accomplishment for the Town.Respectfully submitted for the Committee,Mark Samsel, Chair2012 ANNUAL REPORTS 112 TOWN OF WINDHAM, NH