Claremont Arts, History & Culture Resources Preservation Commission

Function: The Commission is established by the Claremont City Council pursuant to NH RSA’s 47:17 XV and 674:2, III(h). The geographic focus of the Arts, History and Culture Commission’s activities shall be Claremont, but when appropriate, the Arts, History, and Culture Commission may work to promote historic assets, arts, and culture in the Greater Claremont Area, consistent with intent of this section. The purpose of the Arts, History, and Culture Commission (or “the commission”) is to implement the Arts, History, and Culture Resources Master Plan by:

(1) Highlighting our heritage to inspire a sense of place and pride in the City of Claremont.

(2) Identifying, strengthening, promoting, and marketing Claremont’s historic and cultural assets, infrastructure, and artistic treasures;

(3) Facilitating community involvement in the Arts;

(4) Recognizing the economic power of the arts, history, and culture in Claremont;

(5) Invigorating Claremont with the emphasis on the City’s unique blend of old-fashioned charm and progressive vision; and

(6) Acting on the City’s behalf on matter of arts, history, and culture.

 

Term: 3 Years                     Appointment: By City Council

7 Members: 

(2) Seats for Arts Organization Members

(2) Cultural or Historical Organization Members

(3) Members Interested in Arts, History, or Cultural Assets

Election of Officers: January of Each Year

Meetings: The Commission meets as needed but shall meet a minimum of twice each calendar year. Annual meeting in February, or at such other time as determined by the Commissions, to review the prior year’s activities and plan for the upcoming year.  

Claremont Arts, History and Culture Resources Preservation Commission 2024 Meeting Schedule 

Claremont Arts, History & Culture Resources Preservation Commission 2025 Meeting Schedule 

Ordinance 615 Claremont Arts, History and Culture Resources Preservation Commission

Ordinance 623 Claremont Arts, History and Culture Resources Preservation Commission

 

November 20, 2024 Claremont Arts, History, and Culture Resources Preservation Commission Public Notice 

 

 

Board Members
Term Expires
Seat 1
Dakin Burdick
05/31/2027
Seat 2
Jill Chastenay
05/31/2025
Seat 3
Felicia Dalke
05/31/2025
Seat 4
David Messier
05/31/2027
Seat 5
David Putnam
05/31/2026
Seat 6
Sophia Sushailo
05/31/2027
Seat 7
Mark Lafontaine
05/31/2026
City Councilor, ex officio
Nicholas Koloski
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12/31/2025

Nicholas J. Koloski is 4th generation Claremont native. Koloski has been a member of the local business community since the age of 15. He wears many hats to include restaurateur, call firefighter for the City, volunteer firefighter in VT, NH based location manager/scout, and film producer/location producer. Koloski also provides location scouting services to ABC New NY and has Location Produced for PBS. Prior public service includes a 3-year term on the New Hampshire Film Commission as well as a member of a Governors Task Force on the Recruitment and Retention of a Younger Workforce in which he represented the creative economy. Currently, he is serving his 6th 2-year term as a Claremont City Councilor and has served on many local boards and commissions. 

Alt Seat 1
Je Austin
05/31/2025
Alt Seat 2
Raymond Edwards
05/31/2026
Alt Seat 3
Raymond Gagnon
05/31/2026
Alt Seat 4
Joshua Nelson
05/31/2027
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