HomeMy WebLinkAboutMHC 08/12/2025RECEIVED
Minutes of the Mansfield Historical Comrnlssid*VS"h4S OFFICE
August 12, 2025 202b ;ICY I" A 8: 05
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Attendance: Giampaolo DiGregorio (Chair), Dan Cavicchi, Lavanya Ramesh,
Annette Shaw, Drew Owens, and Nancy Breef-Pilz. Absent: Eileen Cusack.
The meeting was called to order at 7:02 PM by the chairperson.
Minutes: Minutes from June 17, 2025 were reviewed. Motion was made by Dan
to accept as read; seconded by Lavanya. Motion was unanimous.
New Member, Drew Owens: Recently appointed to the Historical Commission,
Drew introduced himself to the rest of the board members.
Commission Website: Dan suggested several updates to our Historical
Commission website. After reviewing other town's websites, he suggested
adding information such as an explanation of the commission's duties, photos
and a link to our meeting minutes.
Dan made a motion to investigate updates to the Historical Commission website
to include more detail and timely information; seconded by Annette. Motion was
unanimous.
Paolo will contact the town's IT Department to discuss the website and inquire
about the Commission's town email.
Hartwell School: Annette obtained a copy of the contract between the Town of
Mansfield and the Uncommon Theater Group to use the Hartwell School building
to build and store stage sets. The terms of the contract extend from March 2021
to March 2031, The building, as listed in MACRIS, was built in 1890.
Dan made a motion to invite a representative from the Uncommon Theater to our
Fall meeting to give us a report on their use of the building; seconded by
Lavanya. Motion was unanimous.
MACRIS Project: This is a work in progress. Members are encouraged to
review sections of town and make note of buildings to be added.
Quilt Square/Updated Logo: The new Historical Commission logo has been
submitted as a quilt square for the official 250th Celebration Quilt. Paolo will
inquire with the Town Clerk if this can be officially adopted for the Commission.
Roland Green School: The building is now empty since the Preschool program
has moved to the Robinson School. This is an historic building, built in 1923.
What will happen to this building? Should the Historical Commission be
involved? Paolo will inquire with Selectboard/Town Hall.
Other Business:
The Card Memorial Chapel Program, held on July 26, was well attended with
approximately 50 people. The informational video about the chapel will be
available on the Mansfield Historical Society's website.
Board members are encouraged to make new email accounts that are used
solely for Historical Commission business. Please share this email with the
board and we will update it with the town.
2025 Meeting Schedule: The next meeting was suggested for Tuesday,
October 7 at 7PM.
Adjournment: Motion was made by Lavanya to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM;
seconded by Dan. Motion unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
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Nancy Breef-Pilz, Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the October 16, 2025 meeting of
the Mansfield Historical Commission.