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Aug 17, 2026

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Historical Commission Meeting Summary

Published Aug 17, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Historical Commission Advances Museum Programs

The commission unanimously supported relaunching a free poetry open mic at the museum, likely on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning in September, subject to a joint memorandum of understanding.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Historical Commission Meeting Summary

The Police Chief assigned an officer to work with the Museum on an exhibit about the Franklin Police Department. The Commission also reviewed a proposal for an artist-in-residence to use the Museum’s current kitchen as a workspace.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Commission approves Old South landscaping change

The Historical Commission unanimously approved a landscaping change request for the Old South Meeting House project.

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Briefing

Apr 8, 2026

Historical Commission Approves Museum Funding

The commission unanimously approved making $600 available to the archivist to purchase additional storage boxes. Members also unanimously approved the March 11 and March 25 meeting minutes and voted to award the Mary Olsson Award for Historical Preservation.

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Briefing

Mar 25, 2026

Commission Takes Over May Appraisal Event

The Historical Commission unanimously voted to take full responsibility for running the May Antiques Appraisal event and exclude the Friends from its operation.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

Museum Marketing Plans Move Forward

Student volunteers will work with the Historical Commission to identify problems and develop plans to increase the Museum’s marketing and revenue; their first meeting with commissioners is scheduled for March 18. The Friends approved $3,498 for the Museum, including $1,000 for a depot diorama add-on to the Train Town exhibit.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Historical Commission Adopts Hosting Procedures

The Commission unanimously adopted a Hosting Procedures document. The Friends group reported being in debt, while the Commission’s account was down to $3,100.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Historical Commission Meeting Summary

The commission unanimously approved changes to the Old Congregational Meeting House, adopted a new exhibit procedure, and voted to remove three museum items from its collection.

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