Historical Commission approves minutes, advances museum master plan
Franklin Historical Commission updates museum plans, approves prior minutes. Chair Alan R. Earls reported that exhibit and architectural consultants will meet in September regarding a museum master plan incorporating cosmetic and layout changes. Archivist Rowan Lowell distributed flyers for a
Historical Commission · Meeting of August 12, 2026
Franklin Historical Commission updates museum plans, approves prior minutes. Chair Alan R. Earls reported that exhibit and architectural consultants will meet in September regarding a museum master plan incorporating cosmetic and layout changes.
Archivist Rowan Lowell distributed flyers for a killed-in-action exhibit and presented a mock-up display case for Town Hall. The commission discussed potential donations including an antique Springfield rifle from former Police Chief Benedetto and items from the Improved Order of Redmen. Tri-County has completed a bell stand for delivery to the museum.
July minutes were approved with Scott Mason abstaining.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of August 12, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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