HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Comm Minutes 10/23/1994MANSFIELD HISTORICAL CONINUSSION
TOWN OF MANSFIELD
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
October 23, 1994
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Prior to the official start of the meeting, Bill Williams, Town Manager, talked about the
Municipal Building Study. He encouraged the Commission to publicly support the consolidation
of town departments in the Park Row/Memorial Library Building. Bill assured the Commission
that the town would not change the facade of the Memorial Library. Kate cleared the air about
National Registqr listing and encouraged Bill to contact the MHC about funding for renovation of
Memorial Hall. 'Fhe Commission agreed to support the study and Kate volunteered'to write "a
letter to the editor" for the Sun Chronicle.
Other topics addressed:
a. Paine School - still up in the air.
b. Commuter Rail - MBTA did a traffic study -Code F - which is the worse case study.
Outlet onto Rte. 106 is the problem and the project is on hold.
The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. Present were Jean Nordbeck, Wayne
Jacques, Kate Viens, Pat Cataloni, and Gean Parks.
August minutes were approved. The September meeting was canceled.
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Town Correspondence - September
a. Tow print -outs - "Statement of Expenditures"
b. Memo from W. Williams regarding "Special Town Meeting" - 9/12/94.
c. Memo from Town Accountant regarding "Warrant of Oct. 11, 1994" - dated 9/20/94.
2. MHC Correspondence - September
a. "Local Preservation Update" - 9/19/94
b. Letter from National Memorial Trust - 8/30/94
- A SOS regarding surveys of outdoor sculptures and monuments.
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Outside Correspondence - October
a. Letter from Historic Massachusetts thanking us for our membership contribution.
b. Brochure from Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities.
c. Tsongas Industrial History Center brochure, "Journey to Massachusetts - Immigrant
Experience ".
4. Telephone Correspondence
a. Gean received a call from a company located at 137 High Street regarding a
"tax- break" on commercial building over 50 years old. Kate suggested that Gean
referi them to the MHC. MHC has a list of consultants the company could hire
to suey the location. The company could qualify for a 10% tax break. `
OLD BUSINESS
1. Fisher - Richardson House National Register Nomination
Myron Stachiw and Claire Dempsey made a field visit to the Fisher Richardson house and
prepared a report dated 28 September, 1994.
Kate prepared a list of ownership for the Fisher Richardson House. She is photo copying
and transcribing the deeds. Gean located Issac Wellmans name in the 1731 North Precinct town
records. He owned the house between 1723 and 1740.
The baystate Historical League has funding available ($500) for a month of research. Kate
suggested the Commission apply for this funding.
2. Memorial Library National Register Nomination
Same status.
Gravesite Project
a. About 1/3 of the Old Cemetery is cleaned and many underground stones have been
located.
b. Work on small cemeteries continues.
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4. Andy Barr Slides
No new progress.
S. Professional Membership
Pat Metrano, assistant Town Accountant, processed "Historic Massachusetts" for the
Commission.
6. Sale of Paine School
On hold.
7. Cleveland Twist and Drill
Work on survey continues.
8. Miscellaneous
The Commission will ask for money from the town for gravestone restoration. \kb are not
sure of what method of application to use. Kate will consult with W. Williams on this matter.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.