Pursuant to C.G.S. § 7-148(5)(D), a Town historian shall be
appointed in the Town of Newington to promote a knowledge and appreciation
of the local history of the Town and to disseminate information relating thereto.
An Assistant Town Historian may be appointed at the Town's discretion to assist
the Town Historian in his duties.
The Town Historian shall:
A. Endeavor to expand and promote the community's awareness
of and appreciation for the Town's history, through research, writing, and
public speaking, and act, when appropriate, as a consultant for publications,
projects, exhibits, public programs, displays, celebrations, commemorations,
the establishment and maintenance of plaques, markers, and monuments, and
the preparation of classroom aids, guides, workshops and training.
B. Advise the Town Manager and Town Council in regard to
historical issues and subjects, including historical objects, historical structures
and sites, historic districts, National Register properties, and historic
preservation.
C. Serve as a liaison with the Town's museums, libraries,
and historical associations, and with similar outside groups, to encourage
historical coordination, cooperation and resource sharing.
D. Maintain a reference library of historical information
and serve as a central referral point for inquiries for information, in conjunction
with the Lucy Robbins Welles Library and the Newington Historical Society
and Trust, Inc.
E. Expend funds that are allocated to him as part of the
Town's annual budget process and any other funds that are made available to
him.
The Town Historian and Assistant Town Historian shall serve without
compensation. Further, any tangible property prepared, constructed, established
or obtained by the Town Historian with monies of the Town shall remain the
property of the Town of Newington.