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MINUTES
9 July 1996
Members Present:
E. Palmer
G. Jones
J. McCauley
D. O'Sullivan
V. Adams
R. Sullivan
L. Sandberg
Tom Devaney(Guest)
Meeting began with introduction of Tom Devaney, Builder.
Property at 89 Main Street(Leaning Elm Farm)
Mr Devaney stated that original house on property is probably dated from 1735. It is in
good condition; a two-family house with aluminum siding. Plans are to recondition
inside of house as needed. No firm decision as to outside of house.
The Barn on the property dates pro bV from 1900. Roberta Sullivan inquired as to
whether it was a "Sears Roebuck ke"? Mr Devaney feels the Barn is not safe and
should be torn down or removed from the property.He feels it would be possible that
the Commission could view the Barn.
Minutes:
r Motion: D. O'Sullivan; sec V. Adams
Accept minutes of 7 May 1996
Passed
Motion: V. Adams; sec, D, O'Sullivan
Accept minutes of 4 June 1996 as amended
Passed
Treasurer's Report:
Balance: June 1996 45.43(FY96) + 1181.00(f,*9-7) = 1226.43
Addition Revolving Fund 750.00 Crf P7) 1976.43
Expenses: 586.99
Balance: 9 July 1996 1389.44
A discussion of the bill from Reading Camera. David O'Sullivan will straighten it out
Motion: R. Sullivan; sec V. Adams
Accept Treasurer's Report
Passed
Old Business:
A Memo from Town Clerk to all Board, Committee and Commission members to take
the oath of office.
A Site Plan review application for 80 New Crossing Road - No action necessary.
A letter to Joseph Delaney, Town Engineer, thanking him for his appearance at an
RHC meeting to discuss the Rt 129 expansion.
Correspondence:
1. A series of Preservation material sales promotions
2. Celebrate Independence Day at House of Seven Gables - Salem
3. Agenda-Board of Selectmen, 9 July 1996
4. Letter from MHC to RMLD about grant.
5. Managing Preservation from NDCC for Workshops
6. 50th National Preservation Conf.Palmer House, Chicago. 16-20 Oct
7. Series of Preservation Forum, News, Information slips
8. New telephone numbers for National Trust
9. Memo from Town Clerk-Distribution list for 1996 Street list
Streetscape:
Letter to Joseph Delaney, Town Engineer from Old South Church about parking
in front of the Church. It appears the new plan for Rt 129 would eliminate parking
on the north side of the street.
Suggest RHC obtain a copy of letter from MHC to Joseph Delaney
Reorganization of Historical Commission:
Motion: J. McCauley; sec V. Adams
The following slate of Officers for the year 1996-1997 be voted and approved:
Chairman: David O'Sullivan
Vice Chairman: Virginia Adams
Secretary: John McCauley
Treasurer: Roberta Sullivan
Passed
'Next Meeting: Wednesday, 17 July at Barn of Leaning Elm Farm, 8;00AM
Meeting Adjourned: 9:27 PM
John F. McCauley
Secretary