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Attendance: Giampaolo DiGregorio (Chair), Lavanya Ramesh, Annette Shaw,
Drew Owens, Eileen Cusack, and Nancy Breef-Pilz. Guests: Mike Ahern (Town
of Mansfield DPW) & Kevin McNatt (Mansfield Historical Society)
Fisher Richardson House: Mike Ahern reported on issues with the Fisher
Richardson House. Repairs are costly because of the age and historical
significance of the building. The Capital Improvement Committee will meet in
February and will decide on funding repairs to the roof. Currently tarps are in the
attic and are able to protect the house from any roof leaks.
Minutes: Minutes from October 16, 2025 were reviewed. Motion was made by
Eileen to accept the minutes; seconded by Lavanya. Motion was unanimous.
Commission Website: Information for the updated and revised Historical
Commission webpage is being sent to the IT Department to be added. Changes
will be made soon.
MACRIS Project: Lavanya reported no updates on the MACRIS project since
the last meeting. This project is ongoing.
Boston Post Cane Award: Paolo will contact John O'Connor of North Main
Street who is now the oldest citizen in Mansfield. Arrangements will be made to
present the honors. Currently a certificate is given since the original cane was
lost in the 1950s.
Quilt Square: The 250th Celebration Quilt is scheduled to be finished and
dedicated at the Mansfield Cultural event on Saturday, December 13 from
12-3pm at the Robinson School
Historical Society: Kevin reported on several items
Curator of Fisher Richardson House: This position is appointed by the Historical
Society. Anyone interested should contact Kevin or the Copeland History Center.
The commission should spread the word that the position is open.
Cemetery on Bird Road: This small cemetery has been located and includes a
headstone dating back to 1824. Help is needed to clean-up the area and stones
in the spring. Since it is an historic cemetery, it is owned by the town and under
the Historic Commission.
Recent Donation: Visit the Copeland House to see a beautiful display of
hand -painted French china donated by the family of Cora Bessom who painted
the china.
Meeting Schedule: Motion was made by Eileen to establish a meeting schedule
for every other month in 2026; seconded by Drew. Motion unanimous. The
dates selected were the 3rd Tuesday: Jan 20, Mar 17, May 19, July 21, Sept 15,
Nov 17.
Adjournment: Motion was made by Nancy to adjourn the meeting at 8:09 PM;
seconded by Annette. Motion unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Breef-Pilz, Secretary
The foregoing minutes were approved at the January 20, 2026 meeting of
the Mansfield Historical Commission.