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The Exeter Heritage Commission met on September 16, 2026, to review an agenda that included several actionable items but contained no recorded decisions, votes, or budget figures. The agenda listed a review of minutes from a prior meeting but did not specify the outcome. The commission discussed matters related to the Dan Healy Memorial, a Section 106 letter to the NHPA regarding the demolition review of 9 Webster Ave., and updates from other town boards. Discussions also focused on the John Merkle Heritage Award program, including a review of a first-year draft plan and nomination form for its inaugural 2026 year. Additionally, the meeting addressed creating educational material and organizing an RP table for public outreach and member recruitment. The agenda concluded with a discussion on grant funding opportunities through various organizations. No concrete next steps, dates, votes, or financial decisions were recorded in the provided text. Source: https://www.exeternh.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/heritage_commission/meeting/64039/ehc_agenda_september_2026.pdf

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Exeter Heritage Commission  
Meeting, September 16, 2026, at 10 AM 
Exeter Town Offices 10 Front St  
Nowak Room Exeter, NH 03833 
 
Agenda 
 
1) Call to order 
 
2) Attendance 
 
3) Review of minutes from August meeting. (Attached minutes) 
 
4) Public Comment 
 
5) Discussion related to Dan Healy Memorial. (Attached G. Bisson EPRD Letter) 
 
6) Section 106 Letter to the NHPA, Attached 
 
7) Demolition Review Committee: 
o 9 Webster Ave. 
 
8) Updates: Select Board, Planning Board, Historic District Commission, PairPoint Park 
Committee and Exeter 250CC. 
 
9) Discussion related to the John Merkle Heritage Award program. Inaugural year 2026.  
o 1st Year Event plan review 
Attached find, 1st year draft plan and nomination form. 
 
8) Discussion related to creating educational material and organizing a RP table for the purposes 
of educating the townspeople on the activities of the Heritage Commission and recruiting 
new members.  
 
9) Informational/Discussion: Grant funding Opportunities/Programming (If pertinent see 
an attachment for details.) 
• Programming at the Exeter Historical Society 
• American Independence Center 
• NH Division of Historical Resources 
• N.H. Preservation Alliance 
 
 
• Adjourn