HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Comm 09/30/2024Minutes of the Mansfield Historical CommissionW66tirig
September 30, 2024
2025 MAY 30 A II; 2 i
Attendance: Giampaolo DiGregorio(Chair), Lou Andrews, Annette Shaw, Eileen
Cusack, Dan Cavicchi and Nancy Breef-Pilz. Guests: Sally Fehervari.
The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM by the chairperson.
Minutes: Minutes from July 15, 2024 were reviewed. Motion was made by Lou
to accept as read; seconded by Annette. Motion was unanimous.
FRH Season Review: On Sunday, September 1, the Fisher -Richardson House
closed for the 2024 season. The staff of eight docents had welcomed 106
visitors since its opening day on June 2. A formal letter of thanks on Mansfield
letterhead was sent to the schedule directors, Beth Donovan and Michele
McCormick, for organizing the docents and keeping the house staffed.
A motion was made by Nancy to request a budget of $1200 for FY26 as
suggested by Lou for general repairs on the house; seconded by Annette.
Motion was unanimous.
The roof at the FRH continues to degrade with leaks in two places and shingles
falling off. A motion was made by Lou to request support from the Town
Manager and Selectboard to pursue funding for a new roof; seconded by Nancy.
Motion was unanimous.
MACRIS Project: Dan presented his report verifying the Mansfield listings in
MACRIS to the GIS town map and Google Maps. Of the 244 listings, 54
buildings have been demolished (22%). The current listings were built before
1900, so there are many that could be added. Several of the listings also have a
wrong address or photo. Updating is needed.
A motion was made by Dan to hold a separate meeting to develop a formal
MACRIS Project plan and invite Sarah Raposa, Mansfield's Director of Planning
and Development to attend; seconded by Lou. Motion was unanimous.
Mansfield's Master Plan: The Ephraim Leonard Cemetery is an important
historical asset in Mansfield. Annette and Sally gave an update on efforts to
secure funding to complete its preservation plan which includes fencing,
reestablishing the 4 main stones and examining the area for graves using
magnetic imaging. Suggestions were made to check local colleges for possible
student interest and help with the next steps, which is the imaging to check the
extent of the cemetery.
Adjournment: Motion was made by Lou to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 PM;
seconded by Dan. Motion unanimous.
The next meeting will be scheduled as needed. A MACRIS meeting was
suggested for a few weeks.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nancy Breef-Pilz, Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the March 19, 2025 meeting
of the Mansfield Historical Commission.