HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-06-19 Historical Commission MinutesMinutes
Reading Historical Commission
June 19, 1997
Meeting convened at 7:35 p.m.
Regular members present: Virginia Adams, David O'Sullivan, Roberta. Sullivan
Associate members present: Colonel Wilbar Hoxie, Gladys Montgomery Jones, Louise
Sandberg, Alan Ulrich L~
Minutes recorded by Gladys Montgomery Jones 4, i~
r,- E
Treasurer's Report (Roberta): r t,1
There are more bills than the RHC can pay Fiscal year ending balance for is $52.11 in
the special account and zero in the regular account.
Administration:
• There is one vacancy in the regular membership to be filled by the Board of
Selectmen. Wilbar and Gladys have applied. Meeting scheduled for June 24; Wilbar
to be on vacation, will submit letter.
General:
• . Eleanor Bishop's will established a $5,000 fund at the Library from which the interest
can be used to purchase and restore books having to do with Reading history.
• Received notification of landscape preservation grant program
Historic Properties:
• 30-32 John Street: RHC testified at ZBA hearing earlier this evening. Gladys to call
Building Inspector and CPDC office to find out what demolition procedure is for
building with lead paint and asbestos. Virginia to call potential buyers Ron Smith
and Curt N4ehe." rrZ ~.H
• 607 Main Street: some interior demolition took place without a permit. Virginia
moved and Roberta seconded that the RHC make the determination that the property
as listed in the Town Inventory falls under section 5. 1,,3.3.3 of the Demolition
Review bylaw. Passed 3-0-0. Hearing set for July 10th. Roberta to follow up to
schedule site visit.
Next meeting scheduled for July 10.
Meeting adjourned at 10:IOPM.