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Town staff and preservation commissioners seek clarity on firehouse museum roles as opening nears

5841443 · August 11, 2025
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La Plata preservation commissioners and town staff debated who should manage the planned firehouse museum after commissioners proposed volunteer-led operations; staff said council direction and budget are required before the town can assume day-to-day management.

La Plata Historic Preservation Commission members and town staff debated the management, budget and responsibilities for the planned firehouse museum during an Aug. 1 workshop, with staff saying the council must decide whether the town will operate the museum and, if so, allocate staff time and funds. The argument matters because commissioners have been operating train-station exhibits and had planned volunteer staffing for the firehouse, while town staff said routine operation of town assets…

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