Historical Commission approves prior minutes, hears artist-residency proposal.
Franklin Historical Commission approves minutes, receives artist-residency presentation. Cory Shea, Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, outlined a Franklin Cultural District Artist Residency using the Museum's kitchen space. Archivist Rowan Lowell reported expenses of slightly over
Historical Commission · Meeting of May 13, 2026
Franklin Historical Commission approves minutes, receives artist-residency presentation. Cory Shea, Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, outlined a Franklin Cultural District Artist Residency using the Museum's kitchen space. Archivist Rowan Lowell reported expenses of slightly over $600 for wedding-gown storage boxes and unveiled a draft timeline of Franklin's history for Museum display.
Commission member Alan Earls announced he will not seek reelection in June 2027; Scott Mason proposed drafting a continuity plan. The Commission discussed a police liaison assignment for a Museum exhibit, tabled an IC4K proposal the Friends would partially fund at $1,000 of a $3,000 cost, and pursued consolidation of veterans exhibits with a proposed photo book series.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of May 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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