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Residents debate honoring Joseph Fernandez at Plainville Senior Center
Summary
Residents at a town meeting debated a petition to recognize Joseph Fernandez for his role in creating the Plainville Senior Center; supporters said the center wouldn’t exist without him, while opponents said public buildings should not be renamed and proposed alternatives such as naming the library or a meeting room.
A group of residents urged the town to recognize Joseph Fernandez for his role in helping establish the Plainville Senior Center, while others said renaming a public building for a town employee would be inappropriate and urged a more measured approach.
A resident who opened public comment said they brought a petition signed by about 30 residents asking the town to "just say thank you" to Fernandez and to find a way to honor him linked to the senior center. "That senior center wouldn't be here without Joe…
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