BELMONT — The Belmont County Fair Association will mark the renovation of the farmhouse at Royal Smith Farm at 174 Mile Hill Road, one of the oldest homes still standing in town, with an open house at the property on Sunday, Feb. 15, between 2 and 4 p.m.
Fran Wendelboe of New Hampton, president of the association, said yesterday that the project was undertaken almost entirely by volunteers, including inmates from the Belknap County Jail and students of the Huot Technical Center at Laconia High School. Financial assistance was provided by the Persons family of Gilford, Earl Leighton of Sanbornton, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, and the Sargent Fund.
The renovated building will be shared between the association, and a tenant who will serve as a caretaker of the property. The rental income will support the annual Belknap County Fair. In addition to an office with a galley kitchen the building will house a two-bedroom apartment with a living room, dining room, kitchen and one-and-a-half bathrooms.
Those who took part in the project along with members of the public are welcome at the open house. Refreshments will be served and tours offered, Wendelboe urged prospective tenants to attend or contact her directly at 968-7988.
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