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Commission for Cultural Development
Minutes of Regular Meeting May 26, 2006 7:30 a.m.
Minutes of Regular Meeting May 26, 2006 7:30 a.m.
Kenduskeag Plaza Beside Hammond Street Senior Center
Kenduskeag Plaza Beside Hammond Street Senior Center
Attendees: Members: John Rohman, Chair
Attendees: Members: John Rohman, Chair
Evelyn Silver, Steve Ribble, Susan Carlisle
Evelyn Silver, Steve Ribble, Susan Carlisle
Staff: Sally Bates
Staff: Sally Bates
The purpose of this meeting was for Tom Christopher, the artist who designed a
memorial for the Charles Howard Foundation, to present a scale model on the
site proposed for the piece. Mr. Christopher was accompanied by Foundation
members Susan Davenport, Gary Watson, and Deborah Carney.
The Commissioners present were not in favor of Mr. Christopher’s design
because it was, in their opinions, reminiscent of a cemetery monument, and
would not sufficiently engage people who would pass by.
Mr. Christopher indicated that he was not interested in proposing an alternative.
Ms. Davenport and Ms. Carney indicated that they would be consulting with other
Foundation members and would possibly come back with a new proposal that
incorporates a water pool, in a different but nearby location.
The meeting adjourned.