HATFIELD With time running out for securing storage space for much of the Hatfield Historical Museum collection, including Smith College founder Sophia Smith’s furniture, town officials are moving forward with a plan to consolidate the items at a.
Board puts hold on moving Hatfield museum’s stuff back to Town Hall
KATHIE GOW
HATFIELD Even though a second phase of renovation at Memorial Town Hall is complete, including installation of an elevator and renovation of the Council on Aging space, it remains uncertain whether the Hatfield Historical Museum will be able to resume using the building for storage.
Despite an appeal from Kathie Gow, the curator of the museum, to return its collection to the second floor of Town Hall from two off-site locations, the Select Board instead opted Tuesday to form a subcommittee to discuss whether it is appropriate to move these items back.
Board puts hold on moving Hatfield museum’s stuff back to Town Hall
Hatfield Historical Museum curator Kathie Gow. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Published: 12/16/2020 2:16:40 PM
HATFIELD Even though a second phase of renovation at Memorial Town Hall is complete, including installation of an elevator and renovation of the Council on Aging space, it remains uncertain whether the Hatfield Historical Museum will be able to resume using the building for storage.
Despite an appeal from Kathie Gow, the curator of the museum, to return its collection to the second floor of Town Hall from two off-site locations, the Select Board instead opted Tuesday to form a subcommittee to discuss whether it is appropriate to move these items back.