HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-03-02 Historical Commission Minutes2 March 1999
Reading Historical Commission
Attending: Virginia Adams -
Roberta Sullivan
Mark Cardono
David O'Sullivan
Wilbar Hoxie
Clay Jones
Louise Sandberg
Will Finch
Bob Edgett
Jackie Rand
The Hartshorn house has beenput under contract to purchase!
1. Called to order: 7:59
2. Downtown parking: Frank Romeo, the traffic consultant, promised David to
consider the 3 lane pattern through downtown. The Board of Selectmen are meeting
to night to approve the plans for the Common.
3. Treasurer's report: attached Roberta presented a bill for photos for the F-E
house to the special fund. A grant proposal was submitted to the Celebration Trust for
funds to purchase a new computer for the archives.
4. Virginia moved to appoint Mark as a member of the Celebration Trust, 5-0-0.
5. Senior Center roof: Artificial slate roof is defective and the manufacturer is
bankrupt so there is no recourse to them. The roof must be replaced. Real slate
would cost $98,000. Asphalt would cost $38,000. Louise made a motion that the
commission support the use of slate for the replacement roof on the senior center, 5-0-
0. The commission members will gather some information. Virginia suggested we
write a letter with all our reasons including a packet of info.
6. Water tower: No news.
7. Foster-Emerson house: David and Roberta visited the house within the last
month. The Sidelinkers want to be in the house by April 1.
8. March 25, 7:30 at the senior center Thursday. N. Reading, Stoneham,
Wilmington are coming. Mass historical is coming. Our report will include our
achievements over the last 2 years.
9. Adjourned: 9:45. Next meeting: April 6.
10. Approved as amended May 4, 1999 Louise Sandberg