 In 1985, Hurricane Gloria blew out a window of the monument. In 1986, the State of Connecticut spent $ 6250 to re-mortar the monument. The monument was closed until 1989 for the repair work. In 2007, Carol Kimball of The Day wrote that the State of Connecticut has not funding repairs to the historic site, but it would be required if the monument were to continue to survive. Kimball also referenced a New York Times article on the neglected monument and that the bond commission has yet to issue the approved $ 350,000 for its preservation. Other costs including sidewalks surrounding the entrance, and Memorial Gate itself, would require another $ 150,000 to repair.
