Lead paint issues nix refurbishing project.
The decision has been made - if the peeling flagpole on the South Common is to undergo a beautification process, it will have to be completely replaced. Town Manager William Ross said Wednesday that he, Selectman Jess Aptowitz, and Veteran's Agent John Hogan have determined the proposal to strip and repaint the 110-foot pole presents problems of its own. "We had discussed it with the Department of Environmental Protection and the Board of Health, and (the process) does not provide adequate lead paint protection," he said. "(Health agent) Scott Leite feels the same way." The stripping process would have been the same as used on ships' masts, but the collection of the lead paint dust and chips, particularly essential in a public area so …
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Fallen soldier Corey Shea's family hopes to dedicate new pole to his memory.
The elderly 110-foot flagpole on the Mansfield South Common is well past prime time, say selectmen and town residents, and either needs to be painted and repaired, or completely replaced. Selectman Jess Aptowitz began the project in October, and was soon joined by Veteran's Agent John Hogan, Town Manager William Ross, and West Mansfield resident Denise Anderson, mother of fallen soldier Corey Shea, who was killed in Iraq in 2008. Anderson said she would help raise funds for the costly effort, and said she hoped the new flagpole could be dedicated to Shea, in appreciation of his sacrifice. Wednesday, Dec. 8, Ross reported to the board he has been "working diligently" with a flagpole company as well as a restoration expert who says the …
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Neil Rhein
11:02 am on Friday, December 24, 2010
The town should try to replace the North Common flag pole at the same time. They might save some money in the long run by combining the two projects. more ›