HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-12-01 Historical Commision Minutes1 December 1998
Reading Historical Commission
Attending: Virginia Adams
Wilbar Hoxie
Louise Sandberg
Roberta Sullivan
Mark Cardono
Library trustees:
Mike de Beauregard
Maria Silvaggi
Donna Bramante In'Delicato
Deirdre Hanley, Director
Tom Stohlman, architect
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Meeting called to order 7:40
1. Library entrance redesign: director presented their plans. Schematics were
presented showing and extended entryway allowing more usable space inside.
2. Minutes approved for Nov. 5, 1998.
3. Treasurer's report: $1962.63 special revenue. the regular account is about $800.
Bill for Redstone Camera is $10
4. The commission purchased Painting Historic Exteriors from the Bay State Historic
League for $10. Virginia asked Roberta to review it and report back to the
commission.
5. Virginia and David wrote a letter to the Meadow Brook Golf Club to thank them for
their help in saving the Poster-Emmerson House. Corrections were made and the
letter will be sent out.
6. Another letter written by Virginia to be sent to the Sidelinkers setting out our
decisions as regards to the window/s on the side/s of the entryway and blown in
insulation.
7. A photo was lent to Dean Erickson from 89 Main St.
8. Thank you note was received from Longwood Place in regards to our antiques
appraisal day.
9. Jean Baxter is loaning some photos to us. We will be making copies.
10. It was suggested that the Knights of Columbus might be able to use the old Police
Station.
11. 42 Chute St.: Carriage house. Owners want a variance for a separate residence in
their carriage house. The property would have one owner with one residence being a
rental unit. The zoning board will hear the case soon. The commission is in
agreement that the proposed use is preferable to destruction.
12. 379 Haverhill St. will be open from 11-1 Thursday, December 3.
13. Poster-Emerson House: more pictures.
14. Conservation of original 1854 map: Col.. Hoxie made a motion to approve $800 if
the money comes from the Preservation Trust. Approved 4-0-0
15. Adjourned: 10:11
16. Approved as amended: Jan. 5, 1999. Louise Sandberg, secretary
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