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people with vested interest in historical structures in town, in an effort to further crystalize a vision for the building's use. It was commented that the committee seems to have a lack of clarity about where the Select Board and other leaders stand. This was countered with our charge being to present what we see as the best uses for the building regardless of that. It was noted that the CPA has a deadline for November 1, and similarly noted that we won't have a plan together for that deadline. Further discussion regarding CPA funds was deferred until meeting with the chairperson. Jeff to put the 2008 Stone Building report that Marilyn Fenollosa gave him on the committee's shared drive. Melinda will send out paraphrased forum comments to the committee. NEW BUSINESS It was noted that the Library Executive Management Board will be meeting. Jeff will reach out to Claire about attending the meeting. The committee does not think that anything conclusive will come about in the near future, but are hoping to wrap up discussions and planning by the end of the year (including top recommendations, and recommendation of how they might be moved forward). It was noted that stakeholders include CPA, Historical Districts Committee and the Library Executive Management Board. Current partners in programming for the building currently stand out in the areas of racial/social/env justice, museum, multicultural center. Melinda will follow up with the Rec. Department on how they see this project intersecting with their goals and Community Needs Survey, and to report back to this committee. The Visitors' Center was brought up as a model on feasibility study scenarios. Jaclyn received the committee's blessing to send out email to groups for discussion on multicultural center, and she will send out a doodle poll to try to get the most attendees. Carolyn and Les and Jeff will work on a similar invitation for a gathering to discuss programming around a history museum. 2