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Meeting Minutes 9.6.2022 2021 On -S P I.- 35
Present: Mr. Kevin Dumas Town Manager, Chair, Ms. Marthn hAr Chris y Jackson Mr. lack Cooney,
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and Mr. George Pantos. Ms. Beth Ashman Collins was not � @,n �r A(Ming but arrived 6:36pm.
Not present: Mr. Neil Rhein and Ms, Eileen Cusack i
Guests: Mr. Josh Reinke and DPW Director, Mr. Chris McDermott, Economic Development Director and Mr.
Jackson, Industrial and Development Commission
Minutes: Sharon Varricchlone
1. Call to Order: The Downtown Committee was called to order at 6:31PM by Mr. Dumas.
Mr. Dumas asked Mr. McDermott to introduce the newest member of the Downtown Committee, Mr. Jackson.
Mr. McDermott explained that Mr. Jackson joins them from the IDC (Industrial & Development Commission) and
had replaced Ms. Cumming's position. The Downtown Committee then introduced themselves to Mr, Jackson.
2. Acceptance of Minutes from June 13, 2022:
Motion: To adopt the meeting minutes of June 13, 2022.
Passes (O'Connell/Pantos) 4:0
Abstained (Collins/Jackson) did not attend the meeting
3. Downtown Protects:
a, Fall Festival Update:
Mr. Dumas gave a quick Fall Festival update and mentioned that Mr. McDermott was doing a great job
with getting sponsors. He then spoke about promoting the Fall Festival via social media channels like
Linkedln and Facebook, etc. He then let the Committee know that they have locked In the Navy Band
which will be performing on stage In the grassy knoll area and will be playing medley of different music.
In addition, there will be a DJ, another band to cover music for the whole afternoon and drummers will
be coming back laterforthe water fire at the end of the evening. Other events that will be included at the
Fall Festival include: Paddle Boats, a Ferris Wheel, Restaurants and Food trucks, Little Ponys dressed as
Rainbow Unicorns, Face Painting and more.
Mr. McDermott then gave his update and stated they have up to $39,000 within the nine sponsors they
have right now and he is working to get more. This is on top of the $60,000 they currently have. Mr.
McDermott is looking to find two more $10,000 sponsors and one for the $7,500 amount to cover the
Ferris wheel. He said he will keep everyone posted and mentioned that the sponsors want to be
recognized. Mr. Dumas added that we are buying the Paddle Boats and we are also buying picnic tables
which can be used at Fulton's Pond during the year. Mr. Reinke then stated we can replace some of the
picnic tables that are not in good shape too. Mr. Cooney then asked how we were going to get the word
out about the Fall Festival, and Mr. Dumas mentioned for Ms. Varricchlone to send the Downtown
Committee the Flyer and that we will also post the Information on Mansfield Cable Access, Facebook and
Twitter. Mr. Reinke then added that he went to visit the neighbors in that area to make sure they were
aware of the event and how parking will work as well as access to the street. Mr. Reinke then mentioned
that he received an email last year from one of the neighbors that said it was the best event he's been to
in the 60 years that he has been a resident.
b. Harry Chase Place Update:
Ms. Collins mentioned the new Aroma Joes coming to Mansfield. Ms. O'Connell asked about Amazon
and Mr. McDermott explained they have a nine-year lease and that he has permission to try and sublet
it. He then spoke about the Paine Street Chase bank property and said that Chase wants the bank tellers
to basically be able to do do all bank servicing and that the white house next to it may be sold or may try
to figure out if they want to keep it.
Mr, Pantos asked about the Chocolate Factory. Mr. Dumas said they lost their contractors. The fire
alarm system needed work and it's costing them money to have a fire detail there. We had a virtual
meeting with the owners detailing how much it's costing them. Mr. Dumas said he was told the sprinkler
system was being worked on right now. He also mentioned there were other issues old roof failed and
flooding, He then said the units are beautiful and Mr. McDermott agreed.
4. New Business:
No new business
Next Meeting Date: October 4'h at 6:30pm, future dates below
• 9/6/22
• 1/3/23
• 5/2/23
• 9/5/23
• 10/4/22
• 2/7/23
• 6/6/23
• 10/3/23
• 11/8/22
0 3/7/23
0 7/11/23
0 11/7/23
• 12/6/22
• 4/4/23
• 8/1/23
• 12/5/23
Any items not known 48 hours prior: None
Adjournment
Motio To adjourn the meeting at 7:39 pm.
Passes�:0 (Pantos/Collins)
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