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March 25, 2010
Present: Bob Servais, Chairman; Annette Shaw, Bernie O'Mallley, Martin Coubpy,
Jennifer Davis, Clerk
1. Meeting called to order 7:30 p.m.
2. Correspondence
3. Old Business
The commission discussed its visit with Marian Wrightington, chairman of the
Attleboro Historic Commission, at its January meeting, Attleboro has historic
districts, and the commission gives out an annual preservation award. Ms.
Wrightinton lives in the Capron House and renovated it in 1979.
May is National Historic Preservation month. The board discussed a number of
options for celebrating it, including:
*Give an award to Mansfield Crossing for saving the White farmhouse;
*Recruit scout troops to take responsibility for a family burial ground (an ongoing
project);
*Recruit associate members;
*Plaques - Attleboro Historical Society sells plaques for houses once their age has
been determined, Mr. Servais said the plaques' shape, size and text would
determine the cost. They would have to be well -built so they will last.
Mr. Servais suggested doing press releases for the Mansfield News — Mr. Conboy
volunteered to do that.
Mr. Conboy suggested a "Then and Now" sort of thing for the newspaper. The
commission discussed a house that has been renovated to the period, like Lou
Andrews' house on Fruit Street.
Mr. Baldini said Ms. Wrightington talked about the importance of cooperation
between the Commission and the Historical Society. He said the next Historical
Society meeting is April 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Copeland House.
Mrs. Shaw suggested the first historic preservation award be given to Harry Chase.
Mr. Servais suggested inviting Mr. Chase to be an associate member. The
commission discussed giving the first historic preservation award in May, during
fi National Historic Preservation month,
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The commission discussed sending a letter of thanks to Ms. Wrightington for her visit
and drafting a Mansfield Historical Commission Preservation Award for Harry
Chase.
4. New Business
S. Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn at 8:30 p.m. (Conboy- Davis) All in favor. PASSES
Date of next meeting: April 29, 2010 at 7:30 p.m.
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