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TOWN OF MANSFIELD
MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS 02048
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION
December 28, 1993
MINUTES
Office at:
50 West St.
Mansfield, Ma. 02048
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm. Present were Wayne Jacques, Jean
Nordbeck, Pat Cataloni, Kate Viens and Gean Parks.
November's meeting was canceled. .October's minutes were approved.
Kate announced that Barbara Orlando resigned and Pat Cataloni's and David
Loving's appointments were approved. Letters of appointment were to be flied.
NOVEMBER'S CORRESPONDENCE REVIEWED:
1. Memo's from town regarding Municipal Building use Feasibility Study -
11/3/93, Warrant of 11/30/93, computer print -outs of fiscal year as of
10/93 and 9/93.
2. A copy of a letter to D.E. Hammer, administrator for the Federal Highway
Administration, from Judith B. McDonough, State Historic Preservation
Officer, regarding Massachusetts Bridges, National Register eligibility
(11/1/93).
The letter named two Mansfield bridges - one on School Street and one on
Williams Street. They do not appear to qualify for National Register
status.
3. Two advertisements from Wrentham Market Place.
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DECEMBER'S CORRESPONDENCE REVIEWED:
1. Memos from town regarding - 1993 Annual Town Report, 12/1/93; Warrant of
December 21, 1993, 12/6/93; Warrant of December 28, 1993, 12/6/93;
Special Town Meeting Warrant and Date, 12/9/93, computer print -out
fiscal year 7/93 - 6/94.
2. Letter to Shaun Burke from the commission regarding the Drake Family
Cemetery located at north end of Bird Road (12/9/93). Refer to
Gravesite Project - Drake Family Cemetery.
3. Correspondence from MHC:
A. Memo to Paul B. Howard, P.E. regarding Ash Property, new water
supply development, Mansfield, MA (MHC #11843) from Connie Crosby.
Archaeologist, MHC, stating she is not aware of a historical site
located on the property.
B. Letter from Judith B. McDonough, State Historic Preservation
Officer regarding "Surveying and Planning Funding ".
C. Copies of Burial Ground Forms.
D. "Advocate ", Vol. 20, #4, 1993.
4. Kate reviewed her correspondence and conversations:
A. Memo to the commission from Judy Scott, Town Clerk and Lorliee
Fish, Park and Recreation Director regarding the creating of a
Town Flag. They asked the commission to find out if a town flag
already exists. Gean P. volunteered to do the research.
B. Andrew Barr gave Kate approximately 30 slides of architectural
details of properties in Mansfield. Jean N. volunteered to
catalog the slides.
OLD BUSINESS
1. Gravesite Project:
A. Drake Cemetery - Commission discussed the letter to Shaun Burke
concerning Bird Road grading and retaining wall at intersection
near cemetery. The letter informed Planning Board of the
regulations regarding "Preservation of Historic Cemeteries ". It
is our hope the Planning Board will notify George Fram Estates
about our concerns. The commission needs to follow -up with the
Planning Board.
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OLD BUSINESS (Continued):
B. Other Cemetery Business - Kate reminded the commission to check
with property owners before surveying cemeteries.
Kate was informed of a stone at 195 Tremont Street. The family
name on stone is Fisher.
2. National Register status of Fisher - Richardson and Memorial Library.
Both nominations have been pushed back to March of 1994.
3. Cataloging Memorabilia - postponed.
A motion to adjourn was made by Jean N. and seconded by Pat C.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.