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Meeting Minutes
October 12, 2011 at 7:00 PM
Town Hall, Lower Level Conference Room
In attendance:
Mark Cardono; Roberta Sullivan; Janann Ali; Robyn Parker at 8:30; Virginia Adams
Others in Attendance: John Arena; David Mancuso
Subject: Article 27
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Article 27 on the upcoming Town Meeting
Warrant. It is on the warrant by petition and offers an appeal process through the Board
of Selectmen from the actions of the Historical Commission regarding the Demolition
Delay bylaw along with a hardship clause.
The guests, Mr. Mancuso and Mr. Arena presented their position and rational regarding
their petition article. They want "due process" when government asserts controls on
individuals believing there should be a right to redress.
Commission members questioned where the amendment fit into the existing bylaw. Also
noted the section regarding hardship pertains to Historic Districts and not Demolition
Delay Bylaws. Mr. Arena left at 7 :30 to attend another meeting. Mr. Mancuso restated
the need to grant relief or an appeal process for owners subject to the Demolition Delay
Bylaw. He left at 7:50. Action item: follow -up with Town Counsel.
The Commission continued discussing the issue and began developing an approach to
present to the By -Law Committee on Oct. 19'' as well as plans for Town Meeting.
Meeting adjourned: at 9:15 pm
Note Taker: Virginia Adams
Next Meeting Scheduled for: October 13, 2011