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March 29, 1994
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Mansfield, Ma. 02048
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Present were Kate Viens, Wayne Jacques, Jean
Nordbeck, David Loving and Gean Parks.
February minutes were approved.
REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE:
1. Town Correspondence
a. Memo from Town Manager regarding the April 25, 1994 Town Meeting.
b. Fiscal print -out dated February 1994.
c. List of Massachusetts regarding defacing tombstones.
2. Out of Town Correspondence
a. Notification of events from Norton Historical Society.
b. A copy of a letter sent to the selectmen regarding Memorial Library's eligibility for
inclusion in the National Register (March 10, 1994).
OLD BUSINESS
1. Fisher - Richardson House
A general discussion on the Commission's decision to withdraw the Fisher - Richardson House
nomination.
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Kate contacted Betsy Friedberg, MHC, to discuss our decision to withdraw the nomination
papers. It was decided that in order to have the Fisher - Richardson House qualify as an early 1800
house the following points will have to be explored:
a. Check early maps
b. Title search
c. Simple Genealogy
d. Locate early historical sources
David volunteered to check early maps, Kate will do a title search and Gean will search early
town records.
Wayne was not able to meet with Betsy. He will try to talk to her before the April meeting.
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March 29, 1994
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2. Memorial Library
Memorial Library is eligible for N.R. status. The MIIC had several questions regarding the
nomination. Jean Nordbeck will try to get a copy of the renovation floor plans. Kate will respond
back to the state.
Gravesite Project
There was a general discussion on state funding for tombstone restoration. Lorilee Fish talked to
Kate about the grant application. She needs a town board to sponsor "Massachusetts's Law
C272, Section 73" article on the town warrant. The town needs to get stones repaired
professionally.
4. Any Barr Slides - postponed until next meeting.
5. Vacancy on Board - The Town Manager's office will post the vacancy on the town
cable station.
6. Professional Membership - tabled.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Paine School - General discussion on the selling of the Paine School. The Commission
will try to keep an eye on the situation.
2. Commuter Rail Parking Expansion
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There is a possibility Cleveland Twist and Drill will be demolished in order to make a commuter
parking lot. Kate wanted to know if the Commission thought Cleveland Twist and Drill has merit
as a historical structure. The Commission did not come to a consensus on the historical value of
the building. There was a "general" agreement to investigate the issue. Jean will try to find out
when the factory is closing.
ADDITION:
Kate received a phone call from Selectperson Diane Royle regarding Memorial Library's N.R
status.
Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.