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June 1, 2023
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Present: Giampaolo DiGregorio, Chair; Annette Shaw, Louis Andy, s, Robii!
O'Brien, Jennifer Davis, Clerk
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Visitors: Nancy Breef-Pilz
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Nancy Breef-Pilz, 154 Church Street, said her house and several others in her
neighborhood were built prior to 1915 and she would like to research different styles
of historical plaques. She said she has spoken with Kevin McNatt of the Historical
Society about doing research on the houses.
Ms. Breef-Pilz and the commission discussed what kind of information should be
included on plaques. Mr. DiGregorio said the houses may someday become the
foundation for a historic district, and suggested tying the historical houses into
Mansfield's 250"' celebration. Mr. Andrews said the Historical Society plans to
prepare historic markers for significant places in town, similar to the new sign at
Fulton's Pond.
Mr. O'Brien said the Town of Foxborough's historic district gives a sense of the social
history of the town, not just the leaders.
Motion: To support and provide assistance to the historical house plaque program
(Andrews -Shaw) All in favor. PASSES
Mr. Andrews said the Natural Resources Trust has applied for a grant to have the films
from Mansfield's 1925 celebration digitized and to redo the 1976 Bicentennial
celebration films.
Mr. Andrews said the Downtown Committee will be meeting to discuss Harry Chase
Place, and he and Andy Tedesco have designed some displays to highlight the history
of the Old Colony Railroad, as well as some photographs and biographical information
about Mr. Chase. Mr. O'Brien said he would like to be able to tell the broadest
possible story and take advantage of opportunities to spotlight all of Mansfield's
communities.
The commission discussed the Boston Post Cane Award program.
Motion: To offer the Boston Post Cane to Mrs. Verna Buote
(Andrews -O'Brien) All in favor. PASSES
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Mr. Andrews said volunteers will be need to open the house for the summer.
The members discussed working on recruiting new members to the Historical
Commission.
Mr. Andrews said a group of residents trying to get funding to erect a fence around the
Ephriam Leonard Cemetery, which contains Leonard family graves, as well as the
graves of several enslaved people. Mr. O'Brien said the group has received seed
money from the Non -Profit Gift Fund. Mr. Andrews suggested using the funds for
supplies and recruiting volunteers to do the work. Mrs. Shaw said the additional
signage will cost around $1,000.
Mr. O'Brien said there will be a table at the Juneteenth celebration with information
about enslaved people in the area.
Motion: To adjourn at 5:30 p.m. (Andrews -Davis) All in favor. PASSES
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