The former Jaffrey Town Office on Goodnow Street has been given a fresh coat of paint, had its 30-year-old carpets ripped out, and is ready to complete its makeover into the new home of the Jaffrey Historical Society.

During a tour of the mostly finished renovated space last week, Historical Society President Peter Lambert laid out the plans for the building — a reception area and display for “Jaffrey-made” items in …