HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistoric Comm Minutes 9/28/1999MANSFIELD HISTORICAL COMMISSION
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MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02aliI'
Mansfield Historical Commission Minutes
for September 28, 1999 at 7:30 pm at Town Hall
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Office at:
50 West Street
Mansfield, MA 02048
Present: Allen Bryer, Jean Nordbeck, Gean Parks, Leslie Pasch and John Rau.
The Chairperson, John Rau, presided.
The minutes from the August 31 meeting were approved on a motion by
Gean, seconded by Leslie. All in favor.
1. Notice of Mass Archaeology Week
2. Copy of letter from Mass Historical Commission to Carr Research Laboratory
concerning construction of new homes on Bird Road with completed project
notification form
3. Notice of historic preservation conference at Clark University
4. Notice of new history of Medfield from Medfield Historical Society
Allen presented information on National Register and local historic districts
and a discussion followed. Gean suggested that plaques be made to commemorate
the National Register status of Memorial Hall and the Fisher - Richardson House.
Leslie updated everyone on the grant project at the Fisher - Richardson House.
Claire Dempsey and Tom Paske have finished the measurements of the house and
Tom is working on the drawings. They are in the process of scheduling the
October work and expect the structural engineer to visit late in the month. Leslie
also reported that Sally Hild from Boston University will be contacting her
regarding their project to visit and survey existing homes in the Commonwealth
built before 1720. She would like the Commission to help introduce her to the
homeowners.
Leslie spoke to Kevin McNatt of the Mansfield Historical Society regarding
insurance on the contents of the Fisher - Richardson House. Kevin provided her
with an itemized list of those items the Society currently insures. After discussion,
the Commission members felt confident that the contents of the house are covered
by the Society's policy and there should be no need for the town to carry the same
insurance. Kevin pointed out that the ownership of some items in the house is
questionable. Many were donated to the house between 1930, when the town
purchased the house, and 1951, when the society was formed. Leslie will call
Kevin and the Town Manager's office. She will contact DPW about inspecting the
fire extinguishers in the house and collecting a pile of debris in the yard as well.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm. The next meeting will be Tuesday,
October 26 at 7:30 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Leslie A. Pasch
Secretary