Makers Mill launches fundraising campaign

WOLFEBORO — Makers Mill is in a final push to launch phase two of a fundraising campaign this summer. This second phase will fund sitework, including stormwater drainage and parking, upgraded HVAC system, improved second floor egress and the building of a classroom and digital design and fabrication lab.  

Simons Architects is finalizing the design, while Milestone Engineering & Construction will once again serve as the construction manager.

Makers Mill’s volunteer committee overseeing Phase Two has a few new faces, including local architect and design professionals, and couple, Jillian D’Amato and Josh Howell, local landscaper and longtime GALA volunteer Shawn Papp, and David Ford, Wolfeboro’s former Public Works Director.

Most of the challenges faced have been around escalating costs. The majority of phase two will be funded by $1 million forgivable loan from the Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA), supplemented by local private donors and foundations.

Makers Mill still, however, faces an approximately $300,000 budget shortfall; a local foundation offered a $150,000 matching grant challenge, so every dollar raised up to $150,000 will be matched and will help close the budget gap and keep construction on schedule.

If Makers Mill can meet the grant challenge, construction will begin this spring and wrap up in the fall. For more information, visit makersmill.org, call 603-569-1500 to speak with Carol Holyoake or Josh Arnold or email info@makersmill.org.