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Historic district commission tables mural at 10 South Main after debate over fit
Summary
The Berlin Historic District Commission tabled a proposal to paint a mural at 10 South Main Street after commissioners questioned whether the artist’s contemporary composition fits the district’s character; the artist offered to revise and return with new renderings.
The Berlin Historic District Commission on an unspecified date reviewed a proposal to paint a mural on the cinder-block side of 10 South Main Street and voted to table the request so the artist could revise the design.
Ida Wells, director of economic community development for the town of Berlin and representative of the Main Street and Arts & Entertainment advisory board, presented the application on behalf of building owner Mike Poole and said public art ‘‘is part of what makes our downtown thrive’’ and that hiring local artists keeps investment in the community.
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