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Meeting Minutes: November 8, 2011 Called to order: 7:30 pm
Meeting Location: Berger Room
Virginia Adams A Associate
Present
Robin Parker RP
Present
Mark Cardono MC Chair
Present
Janann Ali JA
Not Present
Sharlene Reynolds Santo SRS
Present
Judy Smith JS Associate
Not Present
Roberta Sullivan RS Treasurer
Present
Nancy Kohl (NK) Associate
Not Present
Others in Attendance: William Johnson, Pierce Organ
Subject
DISCUSSion
Action
Follow
Items
up
258 Main
Property has changed hands. Roberta spoke with the new owner who
Street
may make the property into an assisted living facility.
WJ requested modification to materials he now wants to hardiplank
siding and Azek trim instead of cedar siding and trim. This change
Pierce
would make the condos more marketable and easier to maintain
Organ
according to WJ. WJ has already met with CPDC regarding this
change. WJ was asked to provide samples of material for RHC
review.
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Roberta has had no response to her inquiries for a site visit. She
Woburn St
suggested waiting for the property to be put on the market.
Old South
Mark and Virginia worked on a letter to be sent along to the church's
Send
MC
Methodists
committee.
note
Article 27
Reviewed /edited possible handout created by MC.
Pierce
RS mentioned the poor condition of these documents. VA & RS are
Organ
evaluating and culling out materials using the finding aids. MC
proposed that RHC purchase dust masks for reviewing these material.
Records
RS seconded. Vote 4 -0.
Meeting adjourned: at 9:45 pm
Note Taker: Sharlene Reynolds Santo
Next Meeting Scheduled for: Town Meeting and December 6, 2011 at 7 pm