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Meeting Minutes
1-2-18, 6:30PM, Ritter Building, 960 Massachusetts Ave.
Meeting called to order by Chair Lantry at 6:35. McGrath, and Dwyer present.
Review of Minutes: Minutes from December 5th, 2017 were read and approved unanimously.
Correspondence:
Massachusetts Historical Commission sent notices.
They are accepting applications for preservation
project applications, Round 24. They are also accepting nominations for the 40th annual preservation
awards.
The Lunenburg planning board sent notices of two hearings that were not of concern.
Demolition delay bylaw: Review of the model bylaw suggested by Mass. Historic led to discussion of
whether or not Lunenburg's bylaw should be updated. All agreed that the model included procedural
details found wanting in Lunenburg's current bylaw. Lantry suggested extending the delay to 18 months
and/or stipulating that the delay extend six months from when the applicant attend a scheduled hearing.
Dwyer questioned the current bylaw's authority to impose such conditions, though McGrath felt that they
were reasonable and normal. The commission agreed to study and compare the current bylaw and the
model bylaw.
Historic Marker Project: Lantry has sent Purchase Order to the foundry as proof of spending approval
so that they will go forward with the work.
New Member search: Ideas discussed: to post bills at Town Hall, the public Library, and to get Amory
Phelps to find a new member for us.
New Business:
Dwyer presented a model Letter of Recognition and Appreciation to be sent to town residents that took it
upon themselves to preserve or restore historic properties. The letter was written particularly with the
recent work to the Old Methodist Church in mind. Chairperson Lantry agreed to sign such a letter.
Next meeting: Feburary 6th, 2018
Adjournment: 7:23PM