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Southington Woman Chosen To Lead CT Historical Society Board
She was elected to a one-year term as the board of trustees' president after having served on the board since July 2017.
SOUTHINGTON, CT — A Southington resident has been chosen to serve as president of the Connecticut Historical Society's board of trustees, officials announced this week.
Sylvia Bush Kelly, who has served on the board since July 2017, was elected to a one-year term as president at the society's annual Members' Meeting in May.
At the same meeting, members elected three people — including Secretary of State Denise Merrill and Rep. Tammy Exum (D-West Hartford, Avon, Farmington) to the board of trustees.
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"We are pleased to welcome these three distinguished leaders to our Board of Trustees," Kelly said in a statement. "Their diverse experience and expertise will continue to strengthen our state's 197-year-old, independent, not-for-profit, history museum and library. We are fortunate to have their dedication and myriad talents and expertise, and we are thankful for their service."
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