A meeting was held in person at the township building.
Meeting Called to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Members:
Commission Members Present: Mark Evans (Chair), Tom Parr (Vice-chair), Donna DiPrinzio (Treasurer), Cathy Callahan, Patty DeFroscia, Lorraine Tindaro, and Jamie Evans
Commission Members Excused: Leah Jennings
Staff Members Present: Abbey Swan (Recording Secretary)
The Historical Commission’s December 17th, 2025 agenda was posted on the Township website and at the township building on December 16th, 2025. Agendas were made available to the public at the meeting. The 2025 Historical Commission meeting schedule was published in the Daily Local News on December 18, 2024.
Public Comment – None
Approval of 11/19/2025 Minutes
Minutes were approved 7-0
1. New Business:
1.1. None
2. Old Business:
2.1. Joint meeting at Parkesburg HC Feb. 18, 2026
The Commission voted at their November meeting to cancel their regular February meeting and, instead, join the Parkesburg Historical Commission at their meeting. Directions will be sent out closer to that meeting.
2.2. Apply for 2026 Chester County Planning Commission/Chester County Historic Preservation Network Town Tour and Village Walk
The deadline to apply is the end of January. The Commission agreed to apply to host the tour on October 1.
2.3. Partner with Coatesville HC on Caln History research projects
2.3.1. No follow up at this time, we plan to work with Lisa Doan-Harley on this.
3. Sub-Committee Reports
3.1. MEMBERSHIP – No change
3.2. EVENTS – The 250 Working Group met earlier tonight to flesh out the details for the June 20th event. The event will include the OCHS Trolley Tour, visitors from Calne England, Randell Spackman’s groups will host a skirmish, Chico’s Vibe will perform, vignette performances, Art in the Park, and additional items being considered. The event is scheduled for 1:00-5:00 with lunch served around 2:00.
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3.3. SPACKMAN FARM – The decorations at the farm look great (after it fell over last week). For next year, the group discussed asking Public Works to put up the tree and possibly planting a live tree to decorate. Abbey will look into the price of planting a sizeable tree.
Mr. Evans mentioned that Randell Spackman had pointed out some issues with the house, including the downspouts which need to be redirected. We will pursue some leads on masons and Mark Slouf will be back out to inspect the flooring issues.
A new contract was signed with the farmer for 2026.
Mr. Evans mentioned that the entrance gate needs some attention (weeds, repairs, etc.). Perhaps this could be a project for the Boy Scouts.
Mr. Evans updated the group on the sketch plan of the Kings Highway Park project which was recently prepared by Gilmore & Associates. There was general discussion about trails on the property.
3.4. MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA – Mr. Evans showed the group the new “Caln Celebrates America 250” logo.
3.5. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION – Mr. Evans reported out on the second public meeting to discuss the Historic Preservation Ordinance. All agreed it went very well. That process will proceed independent of the larger Zoning update.
3.6. CALN AT RISK – Mrs. DeFroscia pointed out that the Pyle Farm is available for rent and mentioned other projects happening on that property. Regal Builders is continuing updates to the Vickers House and are interested in improving the Lloyd House. Mr. Vymazal shared photos of the artifacts from the Lloyd House that are being kept in storage by Regal. The groups discussed the elements that they would prefer be prioritized in any renovations.
Mr. Evans informed the group that the developers of Main Line Health have agreed to place a plaque on their property documenting the history of the Lloyd Farm.
3.7. OCHS LIASON REPORT – Mrs. DeFroscia reported that the December OCHS events went very well – Candle Light Christmas Concert and the Open House tours. 60 tickets were sold to benefit the OCHS and one new house was added this year. The Boy Scout parking volunteers were exemplary as always. Mr. Parr mentioned that over 50 people visited the Hexagonal Schoolhouse during the Tree Lighting.
3.8. FINANCE UPDATE – Ms. DiPrinzio provided a finance update. The current budget balance stands at $1,647.17.
Mr. Evans asked for a motion to pay the $600 bus rental deposit to Krapf Coaches for next year’s 250th event, from the 2025 Historical Commission funds.
Moved by Mr. Parr, seconded by Mrs. DeFroscia – motion passed 7-0.
4. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
Mr. Evans announced that he will be stepping down as Chair in 2026. He commended the Commission members for all of their hard work in 2025.
5. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 pm.
Meeting Called to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call of Members:
Commission Members Present: Mark Evans (Chair), Tom Parr (Vice-chair), Donna DiPrinzio (Treasurer), Cathy Callahan, Patty DeFroscia, Lorraine Tindaro, and Jamie Evans
Commission Members Excused: Leah Jennings
Staff Members Present: Abbey Swan (Recording Secretary)
The Historical Commission’s December 17th, 2025 agenda was posted on the Township website and at the township building on December 16th, 2025. Agendas were made available to the public at the meeting. The 2025 Historical Commission meeting schedule was published in the Daily Local News on December 18, 2024.
Public Comment – None
Approval of 11/19/2025 Minutes
Minutes were approved 7-0
1. New Business:
1.1. None
2. Old Business:
2.1. Joint meeting at Parkesburg HC Feb. 18, 2026
The Commission voted at their November meeting to cancel their regular February meeting and, instead, join the Parkesburg Historical Commission at their meeting. Directions will be sent out closer to that meeting.
2.2. Apply for 2026 Chester County Planning Commission/Chester County Historic Preservation Network Town Tour and Village Walk
The deadline to apply is the end of January. The Commission agreed to apply to host the tour on October 1.
2.3. Partner with Coatesville HC on Caln History research projects
2.3.1. No follow up at this time, we plan to work with Lisa Doan-Harley on this.
3. Sub-Committee Reports
3.1. MEMBERSHIP – No change
3.2. EVENTS – The 250 Working Group met earlier tonight to flesh out the details for the June 20th event. The event will include the OCHS Trolley Tour, visitors from Calne England, Randell Spackman’s groups will host a skirmish, Chico’s Vibe will perform, vignette performances, Art in the Park, and additional items being considered. The event is scheduled for 1:00-5:00 with lunch served around 2:00.
.
3.3. SPACKMAN FARM – The decorations at the farm look great (after it fell over last week). For next year, the group discussed asking Public Works to put up the tree and possibly planting a live tree to decorate. Abbey will look into the price of planting a sizeable tree.
Mr. Evans mentioned that Randell Spackman had pointed out some issues with the house, including the downspouts which need to be redirected. We will pursue some leads on masons and Mark Slouf will be back out to inspect the flooring issues.
A new contract was signed with the farmer for 2026.
Mr. Evans mentioned that the entrance gate needs some attention (weeds, repairs, etc.). Perhaps this could be a project for the Boy Scouts.
Mr. Evans updated the group on the sketch plan of the Kings Highway Park project which was recently prepared by Gilmore & Associates. There was general discussion about trails on the property.
3.4. MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA – Mr. Evans showed the group the new “Caln Celebrates America 250” logo.
3.5. HISTORICAL PRESERVATION – Mr. Evans reported out on the second public meeting to discuss the Historic Preservation Ordinance. All agreed it went very well. That process will proceed independent of the larger Zoning update.
3.6. CALN AT RISK – Mrs. DeFroscia pointed out that the Pyle Farm is available for rent and mentioned other projects happening on that property. Regal Builders is continuing updates to the Vickers House and are interested in improving the Lloyd House. Mr. Vymazal shared photos of the artifacts from the Lloyd House that are being kept in storage by Regal. The groups discussed the elements that they would prefer be prioritized in any renovations.
Mr. Evans informed the group that the developers of Main Line Health have agreed to place a plaque on their property documenting the history of the Lloyd Farm.
3.7. OCHS LIASON REPORT – Mrs. DeFroscia reported that the December OCHS events went very well – Candle Light Christmas Concert and the Open House tours. 60 tickets were sold to benefit the OCHS and one new house was added this year. The Boy Scout parking volunteers were exemplary as always. Mr. Parr mentioned that over 50 people visited the Hexagonal Schoolhouse during the Tree Lighting.
3.8. FINANCE UPDATE – Ms. DiPrinzio provided a finance update. The current budget balance stands at $1,647.17.
Mr. Evans asked for a motion to pay the $600 bus rental deposit to Krapf Coaches for next year’s 250th event, from the 2025 Historical Commission funds.
Moved by Mr. Parr, seconded by Mrs. DeFroscia – motion passed 7-0.
4. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS:
Mr. Evans announced that he will be stepping down as Chair in 2026. He commended the Commission members for all of their hard work in 2025.
5. ADJOURNMENT – The meeting was adjourned at 8:06 pm.
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