last week’s story on the lack of support the society receives from the city, The Reporter heard from a number of residents outraged at the situation, and deciding to make financial contributions of their own.

Heritage Society co-President Helen Baxter approached the council last night with a request for $5,000 to support their activities, in light of the number of other groups in the city which receive regular financial contributions.

Despite many years of disinterest in supporting the society, on Tuesday night the council had a change of heart, with a number of councilors speaking of the importance of its work and of finding the necessary funds in their budget.

“I would like to see us find the $5,000,” said councilmember Lee Fellinge. “And if we find them a space to provide free storage, then that could offset that amount. I don’t want us to increase the total budget of the city, but I’m sure we can find a little bit here and a little bit there.”

Fellinge’s comments were echoed by councilmembers Kathy Huckabay, Michelle Petitti and Don Gerend.