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June 28, 2006
Attending:
Virginia Adams - Chairman Clay Jones Diane Jones
Mark Cardono - Secretary Sharlene Reynolds Santo Everett Blodgett
Kathy Greenfield Roberta Sullivan
Karen Herrick
Call to order 7:30 PM
420 Franklin Street:
The Commission discussed the draft of the preservation deed restriction. Roberta moved to accept the draft of the
preservation deed restriction presented on June 28, 2006. Kathy seconded the motion. Vote 4-0-1.
The Commission discussed the outline of the preservation deed restrictions to have available for the Conservation
Commission meeting. The Commission also discussed how deed restrictions are enforced, how they are triggered in
the Building Department, and what the consequences are for a violation.
Miscellaneous:
A presentation of a certificate of appreciation and a copy of a photograph of Memorial Park, which included him and
his grandmother, was made to Wilbar Hoxie. The Commission accepted a donation, of a photograph of Walter
Pritchard, from Everett Blodgett
Treasurer's Report:
Roberta reported that $7.32 from the General fund was expected to be returned to the Town at the end of fiscal year
2006. Kathy moved to pay $27.70 for Moving a House with Preservation in Mind. Roberta seconded the motion. Vote
4-0-0
The Commission accepted a donation, of a photograph of Walter Pritchard, from Everett Blodgett.
420 Franklin Street:
At 8:10 PM, The Commission attended the Conservation Commission meeting to support the saving of the historic
house. The Commission returned to the meeting at 9:30 PM. The Commission discussed the Conservation
Commission meeting, how The Commission can help, and how to help Brad Latham at the next Conservation
Commission meeting.
Clay added that The Commission needs to request that Shirley Day rescind the application for demolition. Chris
Skelly had called and suggested putting the house in its own historic district. Diane Jones said that it seemed as if the
Conservation Commission did not know about the demolition delay. The Commission discussed getting the
restrictions on the deed as soon as possible.
Membership:
Discussion of a new slate of officers. Roberta offered to continue as Treasurer. Sharlene said that she would do
Treasurer or Secretary. Roberta moved to nominate Kathy as Chairman. Sharlene seconded the motion. Sharlene
moved to close the nomination motion. Roberta seconded the motion. Vote 5-0-0. Sharlene moved to put forth
Kathy as Chairman for 1 year. Roberta seconded the motion. Vote 5-0-0. Kathy moved to nominate Sharlene as
Secretary and Roberta as Treasurer. Mark seconded the motion. Vote 5-0-0. Kathy moved to put forth Sharlene as
Secretary and Roberta as Treasurer. Mark seconded the motion. Vote 5-0-0.
Adjourned 10:15 PM
Next meeting July 12, 2006
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