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Historical Commission
ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD VIRTUALLY DURING PANDEMIC
Meetings
Meetings dates and locations are as posted.
Members
The Town Manager shall appoint to a Historical Commission seven members for three-year overlapping terms in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws.
- Jennifer Davis, Clerk
Term expires: December 31, 2024 - Lou Andrews
Term expires: December 31, 2024 - Giampaolo DiGregorio
Term expires: December 31, 2024 - Thomas Petrucci
Term expires: December 31, 2023
- Annette Shaw
Term expires: December 31, 2024 - Robin O'Brien
Term expires: December 31, 2023 - Vacant
Term expires: December 31, 2025
Duties
The Historic Commission is charged with the preservation, protection and development of the historical or archaeological assets of such city or town. The Commission shall:
- Conduct researches for places of historic or archaeological value
- Cooperate with the state archaeologist in conducting such researches or other surveys
- Seek to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes
The Commission may also advertise, prepare, print, and distribute publications which it deems necessary for its work, and other duties as described in Massachusetts General Laws.
Historical Commission Photos
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Fisher Richardson House Postcard
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Revere Bell 12-16 Before; Photograph courtesy of Ronald Bethoney, New England Brass/Campello Antiques
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Revere Bell After; Photograph courtesy of Gary Nelson, Mansfield Department of Public Works [The refurbished Revere Bell is on display in the Public Safety building on East Street]
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Card Memorial Chapel, Springbrook Cemetery; Photograph by Andrew Barr Photography [Card Memorial Chapel and Springbrook Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places]
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Doughboy Plaque S Common 2012; Photograph courtesy of the Mansfield Historical Commission
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The Fisher Richardson House, Willow Street, September 2019; Photograph courtesy of Louis Andrews [The Fisher Richardson House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places]
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Soldiers Memorial Hall; Photograph courtesy of the Mansfield Historical Commission [Soldiers’ Memorial Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places]
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North Common Vets Plaque refinished 2014; Photograph courtesy of the Mansfield Historical Commission