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May 31, 1994
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The meeting was called order at 7:35 p.m. Present were Kate Viens, Jean Nordbeck, Pat
Cataloni, and Gean Parks.
March minutes were approved.
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE:
Town Correspondence
a. Two fiscal print -outs, 3/94 and 4/94
b. A copy of a memorandum to Amos Robinson, Selectman, and a copy of a letter sent
to Betsy Friedberg, MHC, from the Municipal Building Committee, stating its
opposition to the inclusion of Memorial Library on the National Register, (April 7,
1994 and April 22, 1994).
c. Several memos and calendar events from the Parks and Recreation Commission.
2. Out of Town Correspondence
a. Brochure from MHC on Tax Incentives for Historical Sites.
b. Letter from Betsy Friedberg to Steve MacCaffrie, Municipal Building Commission,
regarding Soldiers Memorial Library. (May 17, 1994)
c. Letter to Kate Viens from Doug Kelleher, MHC, thanking her fro the additional
information on Soldiers Memorial Library. (April 21, 1994)
e. A listing of buildings of historical interest in Mansfield by streets.
f. Letter from Betsy Friedberg, MHC, regarding Fisher - Richardson House National
Register nomination. (March 30, 1994)
g. Information from SRPEDD on Transportation Enhancement Projects. (April 4, 1994)
h. "Reservation Advocate - Volume 21, #1, 1994.
i. Massachusetts Archaeology Week, June 11 -19, calendar of events.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
May 31, 1994
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6. Professional Membership
Postponed.
7. Paine School
The plans to sell the Paine School has been approved. The Commission needs to keep watch on
the water trough in front of the Paine. It was given to the town and should not be sold with the
school.
The commission needs to locate the Paine School survey. It is not in the file.
8. Commuter Rail Parking
There was a general discussion on the flattening of Cleveland Twist and Drill by MBTA to make
1000 more parking spots.
Jean stated that the building was once Bay State Tap and Die and the building is older than it
looks.
The commission plans to survey the building. Kate will do the archeological study and Jean N.
will do the history.
NEW BUSINESS
Chairman's Round Table
Kate participated in the Round Table. There was a general discussion on a calendar of
events. Kate thought it was very rewarding and recommended it for all town commissions and
committees.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.