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Historical Commission
Date: 7/10/19 Time: 7 pm
Building: Town Hall Location: Conference Room
Address: 16 Lowell Street Session: open
Purpose: General Business Meeting Version: Final
Attendees: Members- Present:
Virginia Adams (Associate)- VA
Jonathan Barnes (Chair)- JEB
Amelia Freedman (Associate Member) - AF
Pino D'Orazio (Associate Member) - PD
Sharlene Reynolds Santo (Member)- SRS
lack Williams (Treasurer)- JW
Members Not Present: Samantha Couture (Secretary)
Ron Weston (Member)- RW
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Sharlene Reynolds Santo
The meeting was called to order at 7pm.
Due to the absence of two voting members JEB appointed VA and AF as voting members for
this meeting.
Topics of Discussion
79-81 Salem Street - JEB sent the letter to the Building Commissioner regarding the
release of the demolition delay on this structure. The building still remains standing.
Postmark Square- Construction continues with the steel beams for the first Floor and the
elevator chase completed.
186 Summer Avenue
Still no work has begun, but a building permit has been issued. Everett Blodgett is checking
with the town about the payment of taxes on this property.
20-24 Gould Street — RW is working with Newt Spurr, the nephew of Lester Riley to
gather materials about the ACE Art Company for the display in the community event room.
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RW and JEB met with him to see items he has gathered to be used in the Community space.
JEB did contact Dave Traggorth recently regarding this space. JEB mentioned that we still
have a need to create narratives to go with the displays.
24 Grove Street- This lot is now empty.
Reading Depot -
JEB followed up with Jeanette Cataldo (]C) regarding the RHC's paint color
recommendation. JEB heard from Vanessa Alvarado that the Select Board had not heard
from JC. JEB reiterated to JC RHC's position to keep the colors or do paint analysis and
then discuss options. Maroon & Gold are the prominent B&M Livery colors. After speaking
with the owner, JC advised JEB the owner has decided to do the paint analysis. Once this is
complete the RHC will review the results with the owner and revisit their opinion, which will
then be presented to the Select Board who make the final decision. RHC also discussed the
issue of the needed repairs to the slate roof.
Archives - The Flat files have now been reorganized
Finances
Nothing new to report.
New Business
409 Grove St is now on the market. VA suggested that the RHC tour the property as we are
required to do via the Preservation Restriction Agreement.
July 8t^ Select Board Meeting JEB had a chance to speak at the July 8v' Select Board
meeting regarding proposed changes to the town's current Zoning Bylaw which will be
coming up at the Fall Town Meeting. He addressed the need to communicate with the
residents in the South Main Street area concerning the proposed zoning changes in that
area.
Minutes
June 12, 2019 Minutes Motion made by JW, seconded by JEB. "Approve the 6/12/2019
meeting minutes as amended." Vote: 5-0 in favor
June 25. 2019 Minutes Motion made by SRS, seconded by JW "Approve the 6/25/2019
meeting minutes as amended." Vote: 5-0 in favor
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Next Meeting Date: August 14", 7pm
Motion to adjourn at 8:15 pm made by ]EB, seconded by ]W Vote: 5-0 in favor
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