HomeMy WebLinkAboutHistorical Comm 03/04/1982I''lansfield Historical Commission
I'inutes - hfarch 4,19P2
The meeting opened at 7:45 at thr Town Hall,
The minutes of thr February 18th meeting were, mad and approved.
Two new members Charles Azarian and Jane `_fher.,han, were present and were wel-
comed to the Commission.
Andy carr, former Commissioner, also attended the meeting, Pr. Barr gave a
slide presentation of the diverse archit"ctural detnils of iiansfield's buildings.
He also showed several prints made from old pPotngrnphs of the town. There
was a long discussion relating to both the slider; and prints,
i',ar,laret _'Connell reported on the progress of copying Jennie Copeland's
"P1ansfield in Other _)ays" articles. The �'assachuse.tts Historical Commission
Office in Boston waS unable to help in ideas for finding a printer, but they
suggested calling the F?assachusetts Archives ,ollection. The curator of the
Collection suegested first buying the correct paper and t:ien finding a local
printer with a copy machine to accomodate it. He also suggested using "perma-
dor" bond paper, a long-lasting, acid -free nailer manufactured by University
Products of Holyoke, h;ass. As this conversation took place between meetings,
all Commissioners were telephoned and a vote was taken to order the paper.
Two reams Of paper were ordered at a cost of ;;.13.75 plus ;;3.50 for shipping.
This is enough paper to make three copies of th- articles. Connie Johnson
and P1argaret O'Connell then visited area printers. Copy :':aid in Foxboro will
be able to do the work at an approximate cost of2.50 per page or 77,50 per Copy.
A vote was taken to go ahead with the printing of the articles and to make three
copies as soon as the paper arrives.
Connie Johnson reportp,� that she had received c telephone call from the owner
of the Lovell House in rrrsponse to the lettrrsent. him. He would like to know
if the ';ommi.ssion will br putting a plaque on the house, and would also like
information on tax credits for Historic Freserv.-.tion, The secretary will send
him a copy of the boston Slube article On the subject, onnie also sungested
that we call the P'. assachusetts Historical :,Mnd.osion Office in Ogston and have
I send us more information on the Ecnnomic !2ecovery Act of 1981should there
be other persons interested in these tax advantag,
es, She will call,
The meeting adjourned et 9:20 p.m.
resent: Charies 'zarian
Connie Johnson, chairperson
David Loving
-Irgaret -'Connell, secretary
Jane Sheehan
Lliargar-t u'Cgnneell, secretary)