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July 21 2021
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PAUL REVERE HERITAGE COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES of Monday, July 12, 2021 The July 12, 2021 meeting of the Paul Revere Heritage Commission was held remotely (on Zoom platform) consistent with Governor Baker's Executive Order of March 12, 2020 suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law. The meeting was posted on the Town's website along with directions detailing how the public could participate and was called to order at 7:01 o.m. Commission Members Present: Victor Del Vecchio, Michael Nourse, Melissa Mayer, Nichola Gallagher, Bruce Beckham, George Comeau Others Present: Pam D'Agostino, Joyce Stenmon, Frederick Fairfield, Kristen Phelps V. Del Vecchio opened the meeting at 7:01 p.m. and introduced Kristen Phelps who was recently retained by the Revere & Sons Heritage Trust to provide administrative services. MEETING MINUTES Motion to accept the minutes of March 15, 2021, May 3, 2021 and June 7, 2021 meetings by M. Nourse, seconded by G. Comeau unanimously approved by roll call vote. M. Nourse — Aye B. Beckham — Aye G. Comeau — Aye N. Gallagher — Aye M. Mayer — Aye V. Del Vecchio — Aye INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE & BIKE RACK UPDATE V. Del Vecchio reported that the most recent batch of signs had been shipped by the fabricator. He thanked the DPW for their ongoing assistance with installing signage and bicycle racks. COPPER MILL HALL EXHIBITION & JUNETEENTH UPDATE N. Gallagher reported that more than 200 people attended the Juneteenth event. She described the exhibit "Do You Dream in Color" that was assembled by Naomi Akan in honor of Juneteenth and explained how the event gave attendees the opportunity to review the permanent Revere -related exhibit while taking in the special Juneteenth display. She noted the artifacts that G. Comeau brought in from the Historical Society that highlighted Canton's role in emancipation and thanked Pam D'Agostino for her write-up in the Canton Citizen. N. Gallagher and others recognized the many individuals who contributed to the event. Discussion about the successful Juneteenth event, the completion and soft -opening of Copper Mill Hall, and the possibilities for future exhibits followed. Minutes of 7/12/21 PRHC Meeting Page t of 2 Approved at PRHC Meeting on August 23, 2021
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MASTER PLAN UPDATE V. Del Vecchio gave a brief update about the site review work being undertaken by architect Mills Whitaker and associated groups. G. Comeau elaborated on the planning work, which includes design ideas for build out of the barn and storyline suggestions. Joyce Stenmon commented on the process and her excitement about the programming possibilities. The Master Plan is expected to be rolled out in late August. BARN RENOVATION UPDATE V. Del Vecchio confirmed that the building permit for renovations had been issued, the rough framing and electrical work is largely complete and the foundation of the vestibule (which will serve as entrance to barn) is in place. Renovation work is expected to be finished by the end of the calendar year. G. Comeau and B. Beckham commented on the branding of the barn building and the intent to move away from the idea of a museum and towards the concept of a discovery center focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship. REVERE & SON HERITAGE TRUST CORP. UPDATE V. Del Vecchio reported on a number of activities/initiatives being pursued by the Trust including: 1. Canton Farmer's Market — The Trust will be sponsoring a table at the market on 8/15 and 9/12 in order to generate awareness/interest in the Heritage Site. 2. Parking — The Town will be submitting an application to the MBTA seeking permission to provide event parking at train station. 3. Website/Housekeeping — The Trust is updating the paulreveremuseum.org website and has purchased donor management software to manage fundraising activities. 4. Copper Mill Hall — Planning for "War of the Worlds" performance on 10/30/21 in the space is underway and the Trust is working on purchasing furniture for the space. STATUS OF PHILANTHROPY/EVENTS/FUNDRAISING B. Beckham and M. Mayer are looking to pull together some smaller events to recognize individuals and groups that have contributed to the development of the Heritage Site. They noted the short-term need to develop "friends" to spread the word about the site and generate excitement about the plans for the future. NEXT STEPS / FUTURE MEETING The next meeting of the Paul Revere Heritage Commission was scheduled for Monday, August 23, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Motion to adjourn adjourn at 7:40 p.m. by N. Gallagher, seconded by B. Beckham unanimously approved 6-0-0 by roll call vote. Minutes of 7/12/21 PRrIC Meeting Page 2 of 2 Approved at PRHC Meeting on August 23, 2021