Marge Fizzell – Newly appointed chair of Beloit Landmarks Commission

It’s unfortunate that Kent Maxted’s term on the commission has expired. As chair of the Beloit Landmark’s Commisson he’s done a fine job and I’ve personally enjoyed working with him. I think and hope he’ll stick around as we could certainly use his help. I’d like to continue to work together.

We now though have a newly appointed chair for this august assemblage, Marge Fizzell. I’d imagine most of you already know Marge. Her taking on the chairmanship is exciting news. She clearly has the level of concern for the historic districts, the intellect, ideas and enthusiasm to help make positive things happen for the neighborhoods. And, I appreciate that she lives within one of the three historic districts herself along with Bob her husband, both Beloit College alums.

Marge & Bob Fizzell

So anyway, I’d expect to see more good things happening as time goes with the Landmarks Commission.

Thanks Marge for taking this on.

btw… the BLC meets on the 3rd. Tuesday of the month, 7:00, city council chambers. The public is welcome.

Association tool / equipment library

Another idea that come up in our last meeting is one practiced in other historic district associations. These associations purchase and make available to their members specialty tools/equipment for old house renovation type projects. There are a variety of specialized tools that you’d use too infrequently to justify purchasing, they’re too unconventional to be found at the local rental store and would be expensive to rent anyway. A couple examples might be:

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