Lee Swanson – Sudbury Town Historian (2012 – 2018)

Published December 27, 2022 | Town Historian

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Looking back on 2022 from a historical perspective, the loss of Lee Swanson brings his many roles to mind. His service to the Town and the Sudbury Community, as well as his rich and varied life are sketched out in this booklet prepared for his memorial service last April.

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Lee Swanson - Sudbury Town Historian (2012 - 2018)

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The Town Historian is an annual appointment by the Select Board. The duties of the Town historian are to provide authoritative information, as needed or required, based on accurate data and objective evaluation and interpretation, of Sudbury’s history to Town officials, boards, committees, and staff.

Examples include, but are not limited to: Background material for the commemoration of significant events, such as King Philip’s Attack, Sudbury in the Revolutionary War, anniversary celebrations, etc. Data concerning ancient roads, bounds, land allotments, and decisions which bear upon the resolution of contemporary legal questions. Genealogical information. Information on buildings and sites. Annual Town Report submission as requested by the Select Board’s Office.

The one-year appointment of the Town Historian shall be made in-line with the yearly re-appointment schedule at a Select Board’s meeting following the conclusion of the Annual Town Meeting.