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Uxbridge commission reorganizes leadership and prioritizes research into local historical figures including a Civil War nurse
Summary
During the meeting new members introduced themselves, the commission named Diane Picard vice chair to replace Mary Beauchamp (who will be recognized by the Select Board on June 23), and members agreed to pursue digitization and research on local figures such as Ebenezer Thompson and Marie B. Green.
The Uxbridge Historical Commission used part of its meeting to introduce three new members, reorganize officers and agree to preserve and research local historical figures.
Members and attendees introduced themselves and described backgrounds tied to town history. Susan Frantz, who identified herself as the commission chair, led introductions of new members including Jeanne (Janie) Stack, Roy Henry, David Van Zandt, Jack Lehi, Bev Gudnowski, Diane Picard and Michael Petaski. Frantz announced that Mary Beauchamp would step away from the commission to focus on historical‑society work; the Board of Selectmen will recognize Beauchamp at its June 23 meeting.
The commission nominated and voted to appoint Diane Picard as vice chair to fill the office vacated by Beauchamp. The body also agreed to designate an alternate to serve as a full voting member for the current meeting while a seat remains unfilled. The nomination and second were recorded and the vote carried.
On research and preservation, members discussed potential DAR marker projects and new research into Ebenezer Thompson, a Revolutionary War era figure who may be buried at the Almshouse Cemetery; the commission agreed further archival work is required to confirm identity and location. Roy Henry presented a substantial collection of archival material documenting Marie B. Green, a local Civil War nurse, and urged the commission to preserve and publicize her story. Members supported digitizing materials and producing an audio or written record; Jack Lehi and others volunteered to help scan and prepare materials for an online archive.
The commission discussed digitization options (Internet Archive, Digital Commonwealth and the town library’s scanner) and agreed to continue partnerships with the library and historical society to ensure long‑term preservation and public access. Frantz said the item will be on the July agenda for further discussion and for setting submission and approval procedures for future markers and content.
The meeting ended after finalizing next steps and taking a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.
