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Committee explores digitizing Rockland's historic newspapers with Abington Historical
Summary
Committee discussed retrieving old newspapers from Abington Historical for scanning into Rockland's historical database as a preservation and access initiative; no costs or timeline were recorded.
Committee members discussed a potential project to retrieve old newspapers from Abington Historical and digitize them for inclusion in Rockland's historical database. The minutes list the retrieval and scanning as a candidate new project but provide no details on costs, custodial agreements, or timelines.
Committee members instructed staff to investigate the logistics of retrieval and scanning and to determine whether CPA funding or other sources might apply. No formal motion or budget allocation was made at the June 9 meeting.
