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Historic District Commission
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Board - Committee - Commission - Council:
Historic District Commission
Date: 2025-08-18 Time: 7:00 PM
Building: Reading Town Hall Location: Town Hall Conference Room
Address: 16 Lowell Street Session: Open Session
Purpose: General Business Version: Final
Attendees: Members - Present:
Members: Everett Blodgett (EB), Ilene Bornstein (IB), Pino D'Orazio (PD), Amelia
Devin Freedman (ADF), Greg Maganzini (GM
Associate Members: Virginia Adams (VA), Ann Ward (AW)
Members - Not Present: N/A
Others Present: Michael Yeomelakis (150 West Street), Robert and Laurel
McCarthy (182 West Street)
Minutes Respectfully Submitted By: Pino D'Orazio
Topics of Discussion:
PD called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
150 West Street
The applicant seeks to replace a door inside of a screened -in porch. After some discussion, the
HOC determined that the project involved an interior door and is not within the HDC's purview.
PD made a motion to issue a Certificate of Non -Applicability. EB seconded. The motion passed
5-0.
182 West Street
The applicants seek approval of a new addition to the home. They are planning a two story
addition, including a new deck and the installation of similar vinyl siding that already exists on
the home. They also plan to install a metal roof over a new farmer's porch. The HDC and
applicants discussed the project and the approval process going forward, which will include a
public hearing due to the scope of the project.
PD made a motion to schedule a public hearing for September 15th. EB seconded. A public
hearing will be held on September 15th. The applicants agreed to provide updated plans prior
to the hearing date.
186 Summer Avenue
No updates.
Massachusetts Proposed Legislation and Impact on HDCs
No updates.
Single Use Historic Districts
The HDC discussed the feasibility of establishing historic districts for single properties. The HDC
acknowledged that this could be a time-consuming and resource -intense process. VA will reach
out to a local homeowner who may be interested in pursuing this further.
Maps of Historic Homes/Districts
ADF revealed an updated map of historic properties in town.
Community Outreach
No updates.
Officers
EB made a motion to nominate PD as Chair and ADF as Vice -Chair for another year. GM
seconded. The motion passed 5-0.
Future Agend2 Items
EB suggested that the HDC add pictures of homes within the historic districts to the town
website.
PD made a motion to approve the meeting minutes from June and July. IB seconded. The June
and July meeting minutes were approved by a vote of 5-0
PD moved to adjourn the meeting. IB seconded. Meeting adjourned after a 5-0 vote at 8:50 PM.