===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING THURSDAY JUNE 23, 2021 Meeting called to order by Chairman Richard McGrath at 7:00 pm with a quorum present. Also present was Cemetery Commissioner William Tyler. Minutes from the May meeting were submitted by William Lakso, and accepted. Copies of the minutes from March and May have been published and submitted to committee members. CORRESPONDANCE Matt Allison has been in touch with Richard McGrath regarding the barn at 188 Flat Hill, which is a K-House. The carpenter consulted thinks it can be saved, and Mr. Allison is amenable to the repairs. William Tyler reports a gaping hole in the roof of the Battle House on Elm Street. NO NEW BUSINESS OLD BUSINESS: Curbing has been donated by Powell’s for the Arnold-Litch Cemetery. Question on availability of funding for a wall at Goodrich family cemetery this year. William Lakso reported the publication on May 16 of the Jones House, with two other articles appearing soon. APDC UPDATE: The Primary School was recently vandalized, and remains in violation. Windows need to be boarded up, shingles replaced. This is now three years of demolition by neglect. The owner of the former Methodist Church has ignored letters sent regarding the deteriorating condition of the steeple. The Town Hall requires repairs before the weathervane can be erected. The idea of a preservation award for people restoring older homes was revisited. The Flat Hill and Page St. directional stones need to be cleaned and replaced. They are currently located at the Historical Society. William Lakso will announce Megan Lordan’s appointment to the Historical Commission in the Lunenburg Ledger. Next meeting is Tuesday September 21, 2021. Meeting adjourned at 7:50. Jennifer Sanderson Clerk