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Board members highlight Canal Master Plan input and Franklin 250 community events
Summary
Board members reported on the DNR Canal Master Plan public meetings, a forthcoming historic-structures report, and local Franklin 250 events and fundraising; suggestions included adaptive reuse for canal houses and placing commemorative items in a time capsule.
Members and participants briefed the board on public outreach for the DNR Canal Master Plan and upcoming community events tied to the Franklin 250 celebration.
A board member said the Canal Master Plan sessions were well attended and noted that the plan will include a full historic structures report funded by a grant. Another participant suggested exploring adaptive reuse of canal houses (for example, lock-keeper housing for hikers) as a way to keep structures occupied and maintained. Separately, event organizers described ticket sales and fundraising, plans to display a signed Franklin 250 flag and to place items in a time capsule, and a Patriot's Ballpark event with a parade and fireworks.
