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Town proclaims Amherst County Museum's 50th anniversary; proclamation adopted
Summary
The Amherst Town Council read and adopted a proclamation recognizing the Amherst County Museum and Historical Society's 50 years of service; council adopted the proclamation by voice vote and museum staff invited the public to a May 30 celebration.
The mayor read a proclamation commemorating the Amherst County Museum and Historical Society's 50th anniversary, noting the museum's incorporation in 1976, its later renaming, and founding director Sherry Sneed MacLeRoy.
Council moved and seconded the proclamation (motion from Mr. Watson; second from Mr. Frisco) and the motion was carried with a vote recorded as "Motion carried 3 0 0 2," indicating three votes in favor and two absences. Council members thanked museum staff and the mayor noted the adopted proclamation would be delivered to the museum and entered into the town's minute books.
A museum representative thanked the council and invited residents to a public celebration on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities on the grounds and birthday cake.
