Where it stands as of Wed, Aug 12
The committee favored housing the capsule above ground in a municipal building, with the working group scheduled to present a final recommendation and budget in September.
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Tricentennial time capsule preservation and location
Working group lead Eric presented research on time capsule preservation, noting that standard buried capsules typically result in a 50 percent loss of photographic material over decades due to moisture. Underground archival vaults with high survival rates cost between $2,000 and $4,500. The committee favored storing the capsule above ground inside a public municipal building such as the library, Community House, or Flagg School.
- Buried capsules suffer roughly a 50 percent photograph loss rate under normal conditions.
- Specialized underground sealing systems cost an estimated $2,000 to $4,500.
- Storing the capsule above ground in a climate-controlled town facility significantly increases preservation while lowering costs.
- Potential indoor display locations include the Southborough Library, Community House, and Flagg School.
Outcome: The working group will present a final recommendation and budget for an above-ground capsule at the September meeting.