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The meeting opened at 7:30 at the Town Hall. In
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Connie Johnson reported that the bi-monthly meeting with the Selectmen
had been cancelled.
Two correspondences received since the last meeting, January 21, were
passed around for members to read. The first was a letter from the Tri -
County beagle Club informing the Historical Society of its intent to 9-311
the "Old Glory Farm" property. It was drdided to send a note to the Club
requesting permission for interested commissioners to visit the farm.
The second correspondence was an acknowledgemant of receipt by the Plassa-
chusetts Historical Commission in Boston of the four completed survey
forms sent by the P'.ansfield Commission in January.
Connie Johnson pre -enter) the completed inventory form on the Lovell House.
It will be sent to the 3tate office in Onntnn upon completion of several
other forms now being done.
Connie Johnson relayed to the Commission that she has been trying to help
librarian Peg Oradner in her search for a contractor to fir the library
doors. Connie talked with Mr. Dorrance of i`ittleboro, who suggested Mr.
Semple of North Attleboro,who is a builder. Connie also suggested that
Peg call Mr. Hands, chairman of the Notth Laxton Historical Commission.
Those members familiar with the work of the two craftsmen expressed their
opinions.
It was noted that a letter to thr Fuhlic Library Board of Trustees should
be sent regarding the Commis=ion's intended project to copy Jennie Cop -
land's "Mansfield in Other Days" articles. iinri]aret O'connell read a
rough draft lettev. It wcs agreed that the letter should contain the
original motion given to the Trustees. Lyman Avery reported that the
Trustees had not yet met to vote on the motion.
Patty Rutert presented her three driving tours of Mansfiell. It was
deci.ded to label the sections covered as, "West Mansfield," "East and
South Mansfield," and"North/Central Mansfield." The "!_ast and South
Mansfield" tour was complete in draft form. Margaret O'Connell agreed
to edit and type the tnur for later publication. It was also agreed to
develop a walking tour of the downtomn area later in the spring.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Present: Lyman Avery
Connie Johnson, chairman
David Loving
Margaret O'Connell, secretary
Patty Rotert, Vice-chairman