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APDC MEETING MINUTES 
1/20/2021 
Members in a:endance: 
Richard McGrath  
Cullen Dwyer 
Tony Nicastro 
Brian Corcoran 
MeeGng called to order at 7:02 pm 
•Richard outlined the meeGng being held on Zoom and then gave ground rules for the 
meeGng. 
•Minutes from 12/16/2020 were unanimously approved, and January 12, 2021 were 
approved with amendments. 
•Cullen discussed the use of the district map with contribuGng properGes numbered. All 
agreed it would be a good goal for the APD. Suggested adding notes on condiGons of the 
properGes at the Gme of review. The historic commission has photos of historic homes 
that may be useful. 
•Richard discussed ADP signs and read the le:er sent to the DPW on 1/19/20. 
•Detailed discussion on primary school and Brian referred a comment made by the board 
select about changing the bylaw for town-owned properGes. 
•Cullen reiterated that we are at a crossroads with the town regarding the primary school 
and our charter to preserve historic buildings.  It is a difficult place for the APD but liked 
the idea of pursuing a town campus with the old primary school as the new town hall. It 
was also stated that the primary school is not on the register of historic places.  
•Richard discussed the PreservaGon Massachuse:s organizaGon and how it may be a 
useful resource for reusing the primary building. 
•Tony menGoned he was for guXng the primary building and reusing it.  
•Concerning the request for the primary building purchase, the APD was not noGfied by 
the town.  
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•Richard gave a background of how the APD bylaw was developed and created with the 
historic commission and stated that it was very well thought out.  There were many 
quesGons and answers and lengthy meeGngs.  Once dra\ed, it went to the select board, 
and new changes were made then approved at the town meeGng. 
•All APD members agreed the commission should be noGfied of any new discussions 
regarding the primary building.  
•Tony menGoned he would research potenGal grants that may be available for the 
building.  
•The campus and green space were discussed – the quesGon is anyone else doing a 
similar green space with old buildings?  This idea might be a good thing to invesGgate. 
•Brooks house property was discussed.  The last discussion with the select board on this 
topic encompassed the lot size, and parking area were the primary concerns.  APD is not 
sure of the status of this topic.    
•Next APDC meeGng February 24, 2021, at 7 pm.  
•MeeGng adjourned at 8:14 pm.