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 unanimously reappoints Phyllis Malcom as representative to the Community Preservation Committee. Chair Alan R. Earls reported the 2026 budget nearly exhausted with $200 remaining and the 2027 budget set at $3,300. Archivist Rowan Lowell confirmed town department budgets
Franklin Historical Commission approves free poetry open mic series at museum. The commission voted unanimously to move forward with a proposal by Jamele and Amy Adams for free Thursday-evening poetry programming at the museum starting in September, subject to completion of a memorandum of
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 approves archivist funding for storage and exhibits. The nine-member commission unanimously allocated $600 from budget for Archivist Rowan Lowell to order storage boxes, and unanimously awarded the Mary Olsson for Historical Preservation to Habitat for Humanity for its May
Franklin Historical Commission partners with Dean College on museum strategy. Student volunteers from the Dean College School of Business will meet with the Commission beginning March 18 to identify operational pain points and devise revenue-boosting solutions, following a proposal by
Franklin Historical Commission unanimously approves Hosting Procedures packet. The commission also heard updates from Treasurer Phyllis Malcolm that the account balance has fallen to $3,100, while Deb Pellegri of the Friends of Franklin Historical Museum reported the organization is in debt this
Franklin Historical Commission approves exhibit procedure and deaccessions three items. The seven-member commission unanimously voted to accept a new exhibit procedure proposed by Archivist Rowan Lowell and to deaccession a large paper cutter, an old television, and red TJ Maxx display cabinets.
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