Norwich museum to upgrade its security systems
Nov. 4—The Chenango County Historical Society will implement significant improvements in its cybersecurity, technology, telecommunications and museum security systems.
According to a news release from the museum, grant funding from the Greater Norwich Foundation "provided CCHS sufficient financial assistance" to begin working with Nomadic Secure Solutions, NUSO Business Communications, Kevin Powell and the DCMO BOCES security and law enforcement program to upgrade technology infrastructure and secure museum assets.
More recently, Assemblyman Joseph Angelino notified CCHS of pending support for the museum, which is being provided through the State and Municipal Facilities Capital/Community Resiliency, Economic Sustainability, and Technology (SAM/CREST) Program. CCHS plans to use the financial assistance "to strategically enclose portions of the museum campus with modern security fence systems," the release stated.
"Our collections are culturally significant treasures which have been entrusted to CCHS in perpetuity," said Jessica Moquin, executive director. "We are tremendously grateful for this financial support, which will allow us to better preserve and protect the meaningful historical and heritage pieces that the community has entrusted to our care. Ensuring their safekeeping is essential to accomplishing our mission."
First established in 1939, CCHS is "the primary organization dedicated to actively and comprehensively preserving the history of Chenango County," the release stated. CCHS programs are made possible by the state Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the state Legislature.
