2006-07-12 Historical Commission Minutes

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Reading Historical Commission Meeting Minutes 1 July_ 2006 Meeting called to order at 7 pm in the Berger Room at Town Hall. 2L, 3 Commission Members in attendance included: Kathy Greenfield, Chair Mark Cardono Karen Herrick Sharlene Reynolds Santo, Secretary Clayton Jones Virginia Adams Susan Patterson • Treasurers Report - One last bill for archival boxes from university Press was submitted into the 2005-2006 budget. • Minutes - from the June 9th meeting were reviewed. Virginia moved to accept the minutes as amended Sharlene seconded. 3-0-1 • 420 Franklin Street The RHC spoke of the revised plan submitted by the owner that has the new house slightly moved the northwest away from the wetlands. The lot line with the Day property was also moved. The proposed Preservation Restriction Agreement was reviewed and the need to have the withdrawal of the `Demolition Application as a condition was discussed: • 18 Woburn St - The burned shell is to be demolished. The new owner asked for input from the RHC (via the town) for ideas on an appropriate facade. This property will be for residential and retail use. Although the property is not on the town architectural and historical inventory the group discussed brick as a possible option to be in keeping with the building's currently in the area. RHC may ask to meet with the architect at a later date. • Wal reens - The RHC discussed enlarging photos for display in the large vacant windows. Virginia left meeting to attend another one to return for the Cos Cm meeting • Archives Leak - More water was found dripping from an overhead pipe. No damage was done due to the plastic protecting books and boxes in that area. • New Scanner - The scanner could not be used due to an error message. Mark will look at it again. • Selectmen - Ben Tafoya is still the RHC's liaison.