Historical Commission addresses Dowse portrait UV protection concerns
Sherborn Historical Commission reviewed Dowse portrait preservation and referred Obelisk maintenance to Select Board. The commission confirmed UV coated windows protecting the portrait do not provide sufficient protection and will seek advice from a Natick frame shop on UV coated glass or
Historical Commission · Meeting of April 13, 2026
Sherborn Historical Commission reviewed Dowse portrait preservation and referred Obelisk maintenance to Select Board. The commission confirmed UV coated windows protecting the portrait do not provide sufficient protection and will seek advice from a Natick frame shop on UV coated glass or relocation options. Chair Jane Branch will contact the Select Board about responsibility for cleaning and maintaining the Leland Obelisk.
The commission approved March 2026 minutes unanimously and advanced PreColonial sign design work, with member Jennifer Halloran Chapman seeking graphic-design assistance from Sherborn resident Ashley Foley. The Planning Board will lead Design Guidelines revision efforts.
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Source: the Historical Commission meeting of April 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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