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Shawomet Lands Proprietor's Book digitized; commissioners begin transcription

Somerset Historical Commission · April 2, 2026
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Summary

Commissioner Paul Healey reported the Shawomet Lands Proprietor's Book has been digitized and posted under the library's "Local History" reference section; Healey is transcribing the text and Commissioner John Larsen offered to proof the transcription.

Commissioner Paul Healey told the commission that the Shawomet Lands Proprietor's Book "has been digitized and is available on the library's web page under the reference section 'Local History.'" Healey has begun transcribing the digitized text and Commissioner John Larsen volunteered to proof the transcription.

The commission discussed proofreading logistics but took no formal vote or funding decision related to the digitization or transcription work during the meeting. The item was recorded as a status update and the commission will continue work on transcription and proofing between meetings.