Commission accepts firefighter helmet, advances memorial and policy initiatives
The Bellingham Historical Commission unanimously accepted a 1920s firefighter helmet donation owned by firefighter Rick Lamoureux.
Historical Commission and Bellingham's Ernest A. Taft Jr. Historical Museum Agendas · Meeting of September 21, 2026
BELLINGHAM — The Bellingham Historical Commission unanimously accepted a 1920s firefighter helmet donation owned by firefighter Rick Lamoureux. Member Bernadette Rivard is developing a formal collection development policy targeting December, which will outline acceptance criteria, retention standards, and deaccession guidelines. The commission is also collecting stories and photographs honoring long-time Town Administrator Denis Fraine through October 23rd, to be compiled into a commemorative booklet, permanent archive, and portions in Crimpville Comments.
The commission is hosting a Photo Angel Program on November 5th at the library, with costs shared between the Friends of the Library and the Historical Commission.
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Source: the Historical Commission and Bellingham's Ernest A. Taft Jr. Historical Museum Agendas meeting of September 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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