From the Town Administrator's FY 2027 Budget narrative, each department's story is worth sharing.
General Purpose
The Historical Commission consists of seven (7) appointed voting members and associate members. The mission of the Historical Commission is to preserve, protect and develop the historic assets of Franklin.
Core Functions
● The Historical Commission works to preserve the history of the Town of Franklin by Identifying, describing, and locating buildings, objects, burial grounds, and other sites that are of historical importance to the community. Many of the Town’s historical assets are housed at the Franklin Historical Museum on 80 West Central Street.
● The Historical Commission works with the Archivist to make sure the items are cared for properly. No item can be removed from the Museum without approval of the Commission.
Staffing
● There are no paid staff members.
Strategic Initiatives & Accomplishments
● The Historical Commission works with the Building Commissioner to manage the Demolition Delay Bylaw as well as with the Director of Planning and Community Development to monitor the Town’s entries on the National Registers of Historic Districts and Buildings
● The Franklin Historical Museum presents a Second Sunday Speaker Series every month hosted by the Historical Commission. The Series engages the public on informative and interesting topics by well known speakers.
● The Franklin Historical Museum also takes part in various town activities, Strawberry Festival, Harvest Festival and PorchFest.
● Please visit the Historical Museum’s website and Facebook page.
FY27 Requested Budget Highlights
● This is a level funded budget.
FY27 Requested Budget Summary
The Franklin Historical Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Franklin’s historical and cultural heritage, and sharing that heritage with the community and beyond. We are very fortunate to have a dedicated team of volunteers in the Franklin Historical Commission who contribute many hours every year to the operation of the museum. We are asking for the same $3,300 budget in FY27 so that we may continue our robust programs at the Franklin Historical Museum.
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For the full FY 2027 budget narrative - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8912/FY27-Budget-Narrative-FINAL-1
The FY 2027 budget information can be found
