Trustees of the Merriam Fund

Merriam Fund trustees establish formal grant procedures and welcome new members. Chair Christopher Palmer and the board approved a new grant approval framework allowing two trustees to approve awards up to $1,200, with larger grants requiring broader board review and ratification. Year-to-date

The Merriam Fund trustees voted to authorize Chair Chris Palmer to seek portfolio reallocation from the Town's Investment Committee to increase fund yield for resident grants. Donations in 2025 reached a record $24,762.13, the highest amount ever recorded in a single calendar year. As of December