NEW CUMBERLAND — The board of the Hancock County Museum is asking New Cumberland city officials to get more involved in the operations of the museum, including raising the possibility of the city eventually being deeded the property.

Janet Keller, vice president of the museum’s board of directors, approached New Cumberland Council Monday, seeking assistance from the city, and receiving it in the form of a $1,000 donation to cover the museum’s municipal water and sewer fees.

The donation was approved by council, at the request of Mayor Will White, who indicated there could be more for the city in the coming months.

“Depending on how this goes, the city may be in the middle of this thing,” White said.

The vote was 5-0, with Councilman Mike Watkins abstaining.

Keller, who had appeared be

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