June 9, 2026 By Carol Britton Meyer When Jim Murphy stepped down from the Fourth of July Parade Committee in 2025 after 18 years, he looked forward to being a spectator at this year’s event. That all changed when he heard the good news that he had been named grand marshal of the 2026 parade — a fitting tribute to his many years of service to the town in a number of capacities. In this role, Murphy will lead the parade, with the theme “Happy 250 …
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