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Present: Mr. Kevin Dumas -Chair, Ms. Martha O'Connell, Ralph PenQF'Mr''aW11aCKstfn, Ms.
Adrianna Clark and Mr. George Pantos
Not Present: Brendan Roche, Greta Thurston
Guests: None
Minutes: Nancy Griffin
1. Call to Order: The Downtown Committee was called to order at 5:32 PM by Chair, Mr. Kevin Dumas.
2. Acceptance of Minutes from May 20, 2024:
Motion: To adopt the meeting minutes of May 20, 2024. (Pantos/O'Connell) Passes: 4:0:2
3. Mural Proiect
Martha O'Connell gave an update on the mural project. She summarized that because the mural is ten
years old it needs to be updated, and with the 250t" Anniversary Celebration coming up the Board wanted
to get it restored. Kelly Kemp is heading up the project. The artist is Ian Gaudreau. Ian did the original
mural and will be doing the refresh. He is familiar with the materials that need to be used and the history
of the mural. The goal is to be done by November 1; 2024. This will include applying a new layer of varnish
and an extension of the art on one end of the mural. Ms. O'Connell stated that the Keep Mansfield
Beautiful team has done some outreach to find some artists to work with Ian Gaudreau, including students
from Mansfield High school. Keep Mansfield Beautiful has also done some outreach to local media to
raise awareness. Ms. O'Connell noted that the artist is interested in doing an evening event where the
Town would officially unveil the mural at an illumination event. Mr. Dumas noted that ReLeaf Alternatives
donated funds to get this project done.
Mr. Penney noted that he spoke to Mr. Gaudreau when he did the artwork at Purdy's Corner. He stated
that most painting needs to be done when it is at least 50 degrees.
4. Dedication at Harry Chace Place:
Mr. Dumas shared his view the Committee of how well attended the dedication was and how good it
was to see how many people came out to attend the event. He noted that Mr. Chace's family was in
attendance and that his step -son spoke. He also commented on how nice the final project came out. Mr.
Pantos mentioned his dissatisfaction with the placement of the sign acknowledging the state's
contribution to the project. Ms. O'Connell stated that she often sees people enjoying the park. Mr.
Penney gave the Committee some history of the location and how it was previously used by Fales Fuel
to fill oil trucks. Mr. Dumas thanked the Downtown.Committee for their work on the project from start
to finish, and expressed his appreciation for their guidance on making it a reality. Mr. Pantos asked
about whether the Police Department could put up a surveillance camera to combat vandalism. Mr.
Dumas stated he would mention it to the Police Department.
S. North and South Common Tree Restoration
Mr. Dumas informed the Committee of the most recent tree plantings on South Common. The trees
were planted last week. Mr. Penney asked about the tree donation program, so Mr. Dumas gave the
Committee a short overview of the program. He summarized how many and the types of trees that were