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Bob Servais, Chairman; Bernie O'Malley, Martin ip `i;'�}4 #'�yjg��
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1. Meeting called to order 7:30 p.m. 7012 AN 30 P
2. Correspondence i IC(k
1. October 24, 2011 minutes
Motion: To approve as submitted (Servais- O'Malley) All in favor. PASSES
3. New Business
John Hogan, Veteran's Agent, presented the commission with a flag from the Corey
Shea South Common flagpole dedication.
The commission discussed the upcoming 751" anniversary of the Doughboy statue on
the South Common, which will be May 2012,
Mr. Hogan explained the Doughboy statue was designed by Theodora Alice Ruggles
Kitson. Her husband, Henry Hudson Kitson, sculpted the Minuteman statue in
Lexington and the Pilgrim Maiden in Plymouth. Mr. Hogan explained there are 52
Doughboy statues around the county, with most in Massachusetts.
Mr. Hogan said 11 men from Mansfield died during World War I, and 296 returned
home safely.
Mr. Hogan suggested the commission work together with the town on the Memorial
Day celebration, scheduled for May 28. VFW Post 3264 is sponsoring the parade.
The commission discussed writing to the commander, James Morrissey, requesting a
Doughboy commemoration be included in the day's events. The commission
discussed talking with the Police Chief about moving the location of the ceremony to
the Doughboy statue.
Mr. Hogan said there may be funding available in an Arts Restoration Account.
Mr. Hogan showed the commission a photograph of the Doughboy with the new
flagpole in the background.
Mr. Conboy asked if there are any World War I reenactment groups around. Mr.
Hogan said there are not, but said he has some WWI jackets that could be used for the
occasion.
Motion: To adjourn at 8:00 p.m. (Servais - O'Malley) All in favor. PASSES
Date of next meeting: January 26, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.
Signature of Clerk Date of Approval