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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-01-02 Historical Commission MinutesREADING HISTORICAL COMMISSION Members Present: V. Adams E. Palmer G. Jones Meeting Opened: 7:40 PM Minutes: No minutes MINUTES January 2, 1996 D. O'Sullivan W. Hoxie Treasurer's Report: no change V. Adams to submit expenses for photos Regular funds - $750 budget, $25 spent to date Donation fund - $481 Balance Correspondence: None Adaptive Reuse: 1. RMLD - Ed got them photos of building 2. 25 Haven - Reviewed submittal, questions on windows and colors. David to go to hearing and get more information. Pleased with the image of the addition. 3. Meadowbrook Golf Club - no action on house, concerned that it is being neglected. Archives: 1. T. Smethurst to check on computer cot for data base, determine requirements for grant purposes. 2. V. Adams to track down dehumidifier 3. E. Palmer to check on costs of getting prints of M.F. Charles negatives. Apply for grant from Celebrations Committee? Information: 1. Library local history room status - we should contact Library on this. 2. Request from potential buyer of Dowd house on Walnut for any restrictions - no. Streetscape: 1. Route 129 - G. Jones sent clarifying letter to town engineer. He is preparing plans. There is much interest in the issue with public and Selectman. Other Business: 1. Demo Review Bylaw - Passed town meeting. List of National Register properties given to Jonathan. We should get final version of bylaw passed by town meeting. 2. Need program for May - Demo Bylaw? Historic Interiors? 3. At Wood End - Ed to check on status and get report on what is happening on sales. Next Meeting: Feb. 6, 1996 @ 7:30 PM Meeting Adjourned: 9:50 PM Prepared By: David O'Sullivan