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Projected Needs in 2004 <br /> The following needs are related to the existing facility. <br /> • The building is not fire protected. At this time only the file cabinets are fire protected, <br /> A fire suppression system is needed. <br /> • Removal and replacement of vinyl asbestos floor tile. The Historical Commission is <br /> concerned about the condition of the floor. Currently, all the file cabinets are in the <br /> corners of the budding because the Building Inspector was concerned that weight of <br /> cabinets would damage the floor, possibly lead to it's collapse. Therefore, a new floor <br /> will be needed. <br /> • A series of items related to the proper storage and handling of historic materials: The <br /> facility should be set a right temperature for the preservation of historic materials. In <br /> order to maintain this ideal temperature, a climate control/HVAC system will need be <br /> installed. Also place photos and other materials on acid paper. <br /> • Replacement of windows. <br /> • Upgrade of electrical system. <br /> • Renovation of bathroom so as to conform with ADA standards. <br /> • There is the need for a computer system (w/printer, scanner CD-ROM, software and <br /> networking capabilities) at the Archives to collect and maintain databaseenealo ical <br /> g g <br /> records and other historical documents, and provide a link to state databases. Public <br /> demand for information predicates this need. The large amount of historical data <br /> requires database creation and maintenance. Networking capabilities would facilitate <br /> the Archives' ability to serve as a resource for the Library, the schools and all those <br /> interested in local history. <br /> Those needs relating to expansion of the existing usable space the following must occur: <br /> • The basement of the Archives must be fully renovated, including: New ceiling, walls <br /> and flooring (new floor mentioned above) and provision for handicapped accessibility <br /> (both in terms of general access and the renovation of the bathroom per ADA <br /> standards). <br /> As discussed in the inventory section, The Historic commission anticipates using the <br /> basement could be used as meeting rooms and exhibit display la areas. In addition, the <br /> basement could possibly house the computer system mentioned above. <br /> Projected Needs in Buildout <br /> • The Commission would like to move O ckwa Chapel apel which is on the cemetery lot, <br /> near the Meetinghouse), onto Collins' Lot, to be used as an annex to the Archives. It is <br /> anticipated that by buildout, the Archives Building would reach capacity for the <br /> amount of records it can hold. <br /> • Currently, day-to-day operations of the <br /> P Archives are left to volunteers. For more <br /> consistent and professional services, a full-timeP aid archivist should be considered. <br /> Fiscal capabilities <br /> It is highly unlikelythat property P p ort <br /> y taxes can provide for the full range of needs for the <br /> Archives Building. Organizations that may provide grants <br /> include the local branchY P some dollars In the form of <br /> of the Massachusetts council on the Arts & Humanities the New <br /> England Historic Genealogical Society, New r <br /> the New Y England Document Conservation Centerr <br /> England Museum Association, the Massachusetts ' -ties Fund and <br /> the Ba State Historical cultural Fac�lzties Fu <br /> Y League. The Community Development Administrator has already <br /> contacted a number of these ora P <br /> organizations, �n order to keep the Town aware of when <br /> grant opportunities arise. <br /> 16 <br />