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June 14, 2018
Present: Martin Conboy, Chair; Annette Shaw, Giampaolo DiGregorio, Louis
Andrews, Gean Parks, Steve Nickerson, Jennifer Davis, Clerk
1. Meeting called to order 4;30 p.m.
2. Discussion of Fisher -Richardson House
Mr. Andrews said he spoke with an architect about the windows at the Fisher -
Richardson House, who said the work could be done for around $8,500. He said he
has spoken with the Town Accountant, who said the Commission has around $8,000
in the Fisher -Richardson account. Mr. Andrews suggested putting that money toward
repairing the windows; he said Mass Historic would only get involved if the windows
were being replaced. He said he has also spoken with Mr. Dumas, who said he is
willing to put money in the budget for additional repairs.
Mr. Andrews said he thinks the windows should be removed, stripped, the panes
secured, the frames primed and painted with two coats, and replaced. He said he
doesn't think any of the windows is in bad enough shape that they cannot be repaired.
He said he will talk to Mr. Ahern about getting some other quotes and said he does
not think the window work will have to go out to bid.
The Commission discussed a potential Phase I of the project, including:
Seal building from weather;
Some foundation work,
Reinstall flooring in bedroom;
Repair roof deck;
Replace siding;
Repair sash, doors and bulkhead
The goal of Phase 1 would be to get the house reopened to the public.
Mr. Andrews said the alarm system needs to be replaced, but that cannot be done
until the windows are replaced because the sensors are in the windows.
Mr. Nickerson asked about the fence at the back of the property; Mr. Andrews said he
thinks the fence at the back of the property should be removed.
Mr. Andrews said the Town will install curbing in front of the house.
Mr. Nickerson asked about the well; Mr. Andrews said he thinks the lever could be
replaced.
Mr. DiGregorio said he emailed Preservation Massachusetts about the best way to
move forward; the representative who emailed him back said they would like to
schedule a site visit.
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The Commission discussed what time period the house should be restored to, as well
as the possibility of partnering with the Historical Society for fundraising.
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The windows and siding at Memorial Hall are going to be replaced and the ramp at the
front of the building will be removed because the stairs inside the front door are not
accessible.
Mr. Andrews said he has spoken with the Town Manager about using Memorial Hall
as a museum; he said Mr. Dumas did not seem supportive of the idea. Mr. Andrews
suggested starting a public relations campaign, perhaps with a letter to the Mansfield
News.
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Motion To adjourn at 6:30 p.m. (Davis- ) All in favor. PASSES
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Historical Commission Minutes
July 5, 2018
Present: Martin Conboy, Chair; Annette Shaw, Louis Andrews, Gean Parks,
Jennifer Davis, Clerk
1. Meeting called to order 4:30 p.m.
2, Discussion of Fisher -Richardson House;
Mr. Andrews asked the commission to vote to allocate funds to have the windows in
the Fisher -Richardson House refurbished.
Motion: To allocate an amount not to exceed $10,000 to refurbish the windows in
the Fisher -Richardson House (Andrews -Davis) All in favor. PASSES
Motion: To request the Board of Selectmen waive the building permit fee (Davis -
Andrews) All in favor. PASSES
Mr. Andrews said he has spoken with the Town Manager about repairs to the Fisher -
Richardson House and said Mr. Dumas was receptive to putting an article on the
Special Town Meeting warrant. Mr. Andrews suggested an article to fund the siding
of the house. He said the doors just need to be refaced and have new hardware
installed. He said he would talk to Acorn Manufacturing about donating the new
hardware.
Mr. Andrews said he would draft a Project Notification Form to submit to Mass
Historic.
Mr. Andrews said he estimates $80-90,000 for the siding and electrical work, to get
the house ready to reopen to the public. He said the request would have to go through
the Capital Improvements Committee.
Mr. Andrews said he has spoken with the Superintendent of Schools about the
possibility of using Memorial Hall as a town museum.
Mrs. Shaw said the Uncommon Theater has been taking good care of and updating
the Hartwell School on Mill Street.
Motion: To adjourn at 5:00 p.m. (Davis -Andrews) All in favor. PASSES
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