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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.