2022-02-16 Historical Commission Minutes

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RECEIVED 055 TOWN CLERK �� Town of Reading READING 5 Meeting Minutes MA. �� 2622 APR 28 PMI Ye IN(OP� Board - Committee - Commission - Council: Historical Commission Date: 2022-02-16 Time: 7:00 PM Building: Location: Zoom Address: Session: Open Session Purpose: General Business Version: Final Attendees: Members - Present: Virginia Adams (VA); Jonathan Barnes (JEB); Samantha Couture, Chair (SC); Pino D'Orazio (PD); Amelia Devin Freedman, Secretary (ADF); Christine Keller (CK); Daniel Moresco (DM); Sharlene Reynolds Santo, Treasurer (SRS) Members - Not Present: n/a Others Present: Everett Blodgett; Virginia Blodgett; Lucia Corbett; Erica Lakin; Barbara Maguire; Peter Maguire; Eric Whitney Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Amelia Devin Freedman Topics of Discussion: SC called the meeting to order at 7:01 PM. She read the protocols for the Zoom meeting and advised attendees that RCTV may be airing the meeting or recording it to air later. Lafayette Marker: Peter Maguire reported that the William G. Pomeroy Foundation has approved the application for a "Lafayette's Farewell Tour" historical marker in Reading. Mr. Maguire thanked Everett Blodgett, Virginia Blodgett, and VA for their research help. Mr. Maguire said that the marker will be 2 feet by 3 feet, on a 5 -foot pole. It will be placed in front of Latham and Latham, 643 Main Street, the most likely location of Skinner's Tavern; its location cannot be documented with primary sources. SC received a letter indicating that the Latham family is willing for the sign to be placed on their property if there is a problem plating it on Town property. JEB reported that Karen Gately Herrick, the Chair of the Select Board, will communicate with Town staff about this issue; JEB will follow up. Everett Blodgett suggested the Commission talk to Julie Mercier, Community Development Director, about permitting, she was very helpful when he wanted to install an informational kiosk outside Parker Tavern. Mr. Maguire hopes to have a public unveiling of the marker. He reported that the Pomeroy Foundation encourages donations to offset their costs. VA asked how much money the Foundation suggests. Mr. Maguire said $1000, but that he does not think raising the money will be a problem; he has already identified several funding sources to which he will apply. 40 Grove Street: SC received an email from the owner, indicating that he plans to wait out the demolition delay. When the delay elapses on February 28, SC will send letter to the Building Inspector to release the delay. Page I r