Digging The Past: Sudbury Needs A Town Historian

SUDBURY, MA—The town is seeking someone with a keen interest in Sudbury’s past, a willingness to engage in time-consuming research and a knowledge encompassing genealogical information, significant historical events and more.

That's because Sudbury needs a Town Historian.

The designation “Town Historian” is an honorary appointment and will be restricted to a person who has the qualifications noted below, said the town. “Town Historian” is a volunteer, unpaid position, appointed by the Town Manager with approval from the Board of Selectmen.

Purpose/Duties:

Provide authoritative information, as needed or required, based on accurate data and objective evaluation and interpretation, of Sudbury’s history to Town officials, boards, committees, and staff. Examples include, but are not limited to:

1. Background material for the commemoration of significant events, such as King Philip’s Attack, Sudbury in the Revolutionary War, anniversary celebrations, etc.
2. Data concerning ancient roads, bounds, land allotments, and decisions which bear upon the resolution of contemporary legal questions.
3. Genealogical information.
4. Information on buildings and sites.
5. Annual Town Report submission as requested by the Selectmen’s Office.

Qualifications:

The Town Historian shall have the following mandatory qualifications:

1. Keen interest in Sudbury’s past.
2. Knowledge of availability of original records and other source materials on Sudbury and how to obtain and use them.
3. Willingness to engage in time-consuming research.
4. Ability to evaluate, interpret and present results for official or public use.

Application:

Interested candidates should complete the application and email it to selectmen@sudbury.ma.us. by June 29.

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