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DOCUMENT : 2021-01-12-agenda-578.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-01-12
KIND     : agenda
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Architectural Preservation District Commission Meeting1.

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DOCUMENT : 2021-01-12-minutes-578.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-01-12
KIND     : minutes
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Town of Lunenburg 
Architectural Preservation District Commission  
 Richard McGrath, Chairman     
Jim LaVeck, Vice-Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Clerk.    
Brian Corcoran, Member.     
                           
Meeting Minutes 
Tuesday January 14th, 2020 
Ritter Building 
Call to Order: At 7:06PM with all members present. 
Review of Minutes:  
Minutes from the meeting on December 17th were read and approved. 
Correspondence: 
Elaine Peterson called for report for the 2019 town Report.  She set a firm Deadline Feb 15th 
Old Business: 
Old Primary School: 
LaVeck reported that the Select Board approved funds to stop the deterioration of the Old Primary School.  Dwyer will contact the 
Town Manager and ask what the plan is to utilize those funds. 
McGrath Joined Mass Historic’s Online Forum, and received many responses regarding the reuse of similar buildings.  Maynard 
reused a similar building for elderly housing.  Beverly also converted a similar building for elderly housing and other community 
spaces.  They put out to bid with deed restrictions on preservation of exterior and interior features.  The use was not stipulated in 
the call for bids, but preference stated.  The town sold the property to the new developer.  McGrath will assemble the responses 
and the committee will prepare an educational presentation on the possible re-use of buildings like the Old Primary School to 
educate and inspire the public of Lunenburg. 
Monday Jan 27th, 6:30 at town hall the APDC is on the Planning Board’s agenda to discuss the future of the Brooks House.   The 
APDC will advise the planning board to subdivide the property and sell the house in place, without deed restrictions, for use as a 
dwelling or mixed-use building.  McGrath will approach the board of library trustees to see if they would be willing to cede a park-
ing space from their lot for use at the Brooks House. 
LaVeck reported that there were some capitol planning requests for the interior of Ritter Building. 
APDC Signs:  
McGrath got the design of the new signs to Jack Rodriquenz, who will order them and install them in the spring.  A map and de-
scription of sign locations was delivered to the DPW and Town manager. 
New Business: 
LaVeck announced that his term of service would expire this year, and that he did not intend to re-apply. 
Inventory of contributing properties: 
Dwyer will take a look in his old files and try to find a list of contributing properties, which would serve as a check-list for the bi-
annual inspection of the APD 
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 11th, 7:00PM 

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Adjourned: With no further business before it, and APDC adjourned at 7:47PM

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DOCUMENT : 2021-01-20-agenda-589.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-01-20
KIND     : agenda
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Brian Corcoran, Recording Sec.  
Tony Nicastro, Member    
 
 
 
                           
      
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AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:   
 
 

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NEW BUSINESS:  
  
                           
OLD BUSINESS:  
                             - APD signs 
                             - primary school 
                             - Brookes House 
 
 
OTHER BUSINESS: 
           
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE:  Wed, February 24, 2021 
 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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DOCUMENT : 2021-01-20-minutes-589.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-01-20
KIND     : minutes
OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/architectural-preservation-district-commission/2021-01-20-minutes-589.txt
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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.

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DOCUMENT : 2021-02-24-agenda-579.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-02-24
KIND     : agenda
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer. Clerk      
Brian Corcoran. Member  
Tony Nicastro    
 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
 
Town of Lunenburg is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 
Topic: Architectural Preservation District Commission Meeting 
Time: Feb 24, 2021 7 pm 
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AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:   
 
PUBLIC COMMENT: 
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
                           - Town hall and Ritter repairs 
 
OLD BUSINESS: 
                            - APD signs 
                            - Primary school 
                            - Brookes House 
 
 
OTHER BUSINESS: 
           
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE:  Wed, march 24, 2021 
 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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DOCUMENT : 2021-03-24-agenda-590.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-03-24
KIND     : agenda
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DOCUMENT : 2021-03-24-minutes-590.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-03-24
KIND     : minutes
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APDC MEETING MINUTES 
3/24/2021 
Members in a<endance: 
Richard McGrath  
Cullen Dwyer 
Tony Nicastro 
Brian Corcoran 
MeeIng called to order at 7:03 pm 
•Brian read minutes from 2/24/21.  AOer reading the minutes with no comments, they 
were unanimously accepted.  
•Richard commented on being in Cambridge, MA, and noIced the use of preservaIon 
awards for buildings that had been restored.  Commi<ee members agreed this is a good 
idea for Lunenburg. Cullen stated that when he was on the Historical Commission, they 
sent thank you le<ers to those who did preservaIon work on historic buildings.  
•The first le<er regarding the RFP and operaIng budget was read.  SuggesIons made to 
add an amount for the annual budget and reasons for the need for such funding.  
Commi<ee agreed to add this informaIon and send a le<er to the Town Manager, 
Heather Lemieux. 
•The second le<er regarding the CTA process for all contribuIng properIes was read, and 
commi<ee members agreed it was acceptable and ok to send to Town Manager Heather 
Lemieux and copy Building Inspector Casey Burlingame.  
•Tony discussed the Mass Historical grants and stated that the cutoff for this year had 
already passed.  Commi<ee agreed that it might be a good idea to draO informaIon for 
next year's submi<al.  
•Cullen stated that the old primary school is not on the naIonal historic lisIng, but it is 
eligible.  He plans to do a Form B to get the building registered (the old primary school 
was constructed in 1929).  
•Cullen talked with KaIe Adams about the old primary building.  AOer the discussion, 
Cullen stated that Kaite thought the APDC was only interested in selling the building and 
handing it over to a private developer . KaIe likes the idea of keeping the old building; 
however, she is more interested in the land and having it developed as a recreaIon area.  
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•Richard read an arIcle from the Ledger regarding the TC Passios building.  There was 
discussion about the building being taken down and a new building erected. Richard 
requested Brian to draO a new le<er to the TC Passios Building Commi<ee chairman, 
Greg Roy.  The le<er should noIfy the chairman that the APDC must be an advisory to all 
new construcIon within the APD.  
•Bill Lasko has wri<en a historical arIcle about the Brooks House. It was published in the 
Ledger and SenInel.  
•The commi<ee discussed the email sent by Elaine Peterson regarding a Town vote to 
change the APDC bylaw.  Cullen to draO informaIon on the appeals process. 
•Next APDC meeIng April 21, 2021, at 7 pm.  
•MeeIng adjourned at 7:58 pm.

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DOCUMENT : 2021-04-13-agenda-591.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-04-13
KIND     : agenda
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Brian Corcoran, Secretary  
Tony Nicastro, member    
 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
Meeting with Select Board 
 
Town of Lunenburg is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 
Topic: Architectural Preservation District Commission Meeting 
Time: April 13, 2021 7 pm 
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AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
 
DISCUSSION:  
                           -  Future of the Primary School in the Architectural Preservation District and Lunenburg National Historic District 
                           -  Primary School as a candidate for the National Historic Register 
                           -  APDC appeals process warrant article for Town Meeting 
 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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DOCUMENT : 2021-04-28-agenda-580.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-04-28
KIND     : agenda
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Brian Corcoran, Secretary  
Tony Nicastro, member    
 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
 
 Town of Lunenburg is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 
                             Topic: Architectural Preservation District Commission Meeting 
                             Time: Wed, Apr 28, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) 
                             Join Zoom Meeting   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81235807842  
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AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:  March 25, 2021 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT: 
 
CORRESPONDENCE: 
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
                           - Corcoran and McGrath term renewals 
 
OLD BUSINESS: 
                            - Primary school 
                            - Brookes House 
                            - APD signs 
 
 
OTHER BUSINESS: 
           
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE: TBD 
 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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DOCUMENT : 2021-04-28-minutes-580.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-04-28
KIND     : minutes
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Town of Lunenburg 
Architectural Preservation District Commission  
         
Richard McGrath, Chair 
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair 
Brian Corcoran, Clerk 
Tony Nicastro, member     
                           
Meeting Minutes 
Wednesday April 28th, 2021 
Meeting held Remotely 
Call to Order: At 7:04PM with McGrath, Dwyer and Nicastro in attendance. 
Review of Minutes:  
Minutes from the March 24th meeting were read, Dwyer motioned to accept them as read and Nicastro seconded the motion, 
which carried. 
CTA Applications: 
None 
Correspondence: 
McGrath wrote to Matt Alison of the planning board regarding the next steps to be taken with regard to the Brooks house, and 
also to solicit the planning board’s opinion on warrant article 24 of the upcoming ATM. (Article 24 proposes using town meeting to 
appeal decisions made by the APDC.)  So far there has been no response. 
The APDC received two letters from Rhonda Lisio which were read: one objecting to warrant article 24, and another criticizing 
the Select Board for its uncompromising stance regarding the demolition of the Old Primary School. 
Selectmen Jeffries submitted a long, clear and thoughtful letter offering perspective on the situation with the Old Primary School, 
and the circumstances surrounding Article 24. 
James LaVeck submitted a letter objecting to Article 24. 
Secretary Brian Corcoran submitted a letter notifying the APDC that his term will end in June this year, and that due to his busy 
schedule he will not seek reinstatement.  McGrath wrote back to him acknowledging his resignation and thanking him for his 
service. 

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Old Business: 
APD signs: 
As requested, the DPW moved the APD sign on Oak avenue to the correct location, and replaced the missing sign on the east 
side of Massachusetts Avenue.  However, now another sign has gone missing on the west end of Massachusetts Avenue. Mc-
Grath has notified that DPW that it needs to be replaced. 
Old Primary School: 
Chairman McGrath took a moment to review his extensive credentials as a stone mason and brick layer, and concluded with his 
opinion that the masonry structure of the Old Primary School is in fair condition, and that its demolition is not necessary. 
Despite its uncertain future, Dwyer has been completing a Form B to submit to the Mass Historical Commission for recognition of 
the Old Primary School as a registered contributing structure to the Lunenburg Historical District.  He requested any additional 
resources that might give background to the buildings historical significance, as well as advise on what architectural style it 
should be listed as. 
New Business: 
Article 24: 
Discussion followed regarding Article 24, and it was agreed that the APDC would oppose it.  There was some confusion, be -
cause Elaine Peterson had forwarded an original and amended version of the article.  It appears that the original version was 
printed on the warrant.  The original version creates a special appeals process just for town-owned buildings, and the revised 
version opened that process to the owner of any building in the APD.  Dwyer agreed to review the recorded meeting and prepare 
a statement that included the salient points that had been discussed in opposition the warrant article. 
Public Comment: 
At the end of the meeting, Rhonda Lisio joined to verbally express her objection to article 24.  She believed that the Select Board 
intended to change the article to the revised version on the day of Town Meeting. 
Next Meeting: May 26th, 2021, 7PM 
Adjourned: With no further business before it, and APDC adjourned at 8:32PM

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DOCUMENT : 2021-05-26-agenda-581.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-05-26
KIND     : agenda
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Brian Corcoran, Secretary  
Tony Nicastro, member    
 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
 
Town of Lunenburg is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. 
Topic: APDC meeting 
Time: May 26, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)  
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AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:  April, 2021 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT: 
 
CORRESPONDENCE: 
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
                          
OLD BUSINESS: 
                            - Commissioner’s reports 
                            - Town Meeting review 
                            - Primary school 
                            - Brookes House 
                            - Other endangered contributing properties 
 
OTHER BUSINESS: 
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE:  Wed, June 23, 2021 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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DOCUMENT : 2021-05-26-minutes-581.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-05-26
KIND     : minutes
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APDC MEETING MINUTES 
5/26/2021 
Members in a<endance: 
Richard McGrath  
Cullen Dwyer 
Brian Corcoran 
MeeIng called to order at 7:02 pm 
•Minutes from 4/21/21 were reviewed and unanimously accepted.   
•No correspondence or new business was discussed.  
•We discussed adding the old primary school to the NaIonal Historic Register .  The town 
would need to approve this registraIon. In addiIon, Tony is looking for funds for future 
preservaIon assistance. 
•Reviewed the Town MeeIng decision to have the ability to override APDC, but 
homeowners must sIll abide by APDC rules. 
•The topic of ArIcle 22 was discussed.  There are approximately 30k funds available and 
reviewed green space at Primary Building.  
oCullen suggested that as it relates to the green space plan, can the APDC be 
involved? 
•The Brooks house was discussed and suggested that another group meeIng be 
scheduled to discuss plans.  
•Discussion ensued about other contribuIng properIes endangered of damage/neglect. 
i.e. the old church on Main St.  Le<er to be draYed by Cullen to owner of property with 
request to repair steeple. 
oA contribuIng property on the corner of Lancaster Ave and WhiIng – Richard 
repaired roof shingles on the property. 
•Amery Phelps sold her home in the district. 
•Next APDC meeIng June 23, 2021.  
•MeeIng adjourned at 7:50 pm.  
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DOCUMENT : 2021-06-22-agenda-582.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-06-22
KIND     : agenda
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair       
Tony Nicastro, member    
 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 7:15 pm 
Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 
 
 
 
AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:  May 26, 2021 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT: 
 
CORRESPONDENCE: 
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
 
OLD BUSINESS: 
                            -  Commissioner’s report 
                            -  Methodist church steeple demolition by neglect 
                            -  weathervane missing from Town Hall 
                            -  Brookes House 
                            -  Primary School 
                                -  APD bylaw violation, demolition by neglect 
                                   * recent sever vandalism 
 
OTHER BUSINESS: 
           
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE:  TBD 
 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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DOCUMENT : 2021-07-13-agenda-583.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-07-13
KIND     : agenda
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Tony Nicastro, Secretary    
 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 7 pm 
Lunenburg Town Hall, 17 Main St, Lunenburg, MA 
 
 
 
AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
BUSINESS:  
                           -  Meeting with Selectboard concerning the old Primary School 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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DOCUMENT : 2021-07-13-minutes-583.txt
BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-07-13
KIND     : minutes
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Town of Lunenburg 
Architectural Preservation District Commission  
         
Richard McGrath, Chair 
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair 
Tony Nicastro, member     
                           
Meeting Minutes 
Tuesday July 13th, 2021 
Joint Meeting with Select Board, Town Hall 
Call to Order: At 7:00PM with McGrath, Dwyer and Nicastro in attendance.  Town manager Lemieux and all members of the 
Selelct Board were also present: Alonzo, Jeffries, Franco, Dwyer and Marino. 
Discussion of the disposition of the Old Primary School Building: 
Alonzo began by explaining that the Select board was about to draft a Request for Proposal for a landscape architect to design a 
town park on the Old Primary School property, as per resolution at Town Meeting.  He said that the wishes of the town expressed 
at official meetings made it clear that the people wished to keep the land as town property, and that a park was the most popular 
way to use the land.  Alonzo personally opined that with the new town hall project approaching, the people would not be willing to 
fund the full renovation of the Old Primary School, and that if outside funds were available for such a project, the Select Board 
would need to know about that now. 
Jeffries said that the building had served its purpose, and only had sentimental value to certain people who had attended school 
there. It should be demolished and the town supports that view. 
Franco agreed that the building had no real historical value. 
McGrath reviewed his credentials as an operative mason, and also reviewed the extensive history of school building re-use in 
Lunenburg and neighboring towns.  He then reviewed the history of Demolition by Neglect and the APDC’s efforts to persuade 
the Select Board to maintain the building.  He advocated maintenance and reuse. 
Alonzo defended the Select Board’s neglect, saying the funds were not readily available, and that he did not see much will from 
the town to spend funds on its preservation.  He reviewed the history of attempts by Mr. Jewel to convert the building to elderly 
housing before the economic downturn dried up the HUD funding. 
Jeffries approached state delegation and inquired about available funds for rehabilitation of the building.  He found that most of 
the state funds were for conversion of buildings to housing for towns with larger populations.  Other funds may be available from 
smaller institutions for smaller amounts. 
McGrath defended the historical value of the Old Primary, saying that ordinary people were just as important to the town’s history 
as the notables. 
Cullen Dwyer argued that the building had irreplaceable historical architectural value beyond its purely functional value.  He con-
fessed that support for its reuse had little voice in the public forum. 
General discussion followed supporting compromise, cooperation, and the desire to find a path forward that is agreeable to all 
parties. The possibility of converting it to an open-air pavilion was discussed, and Alonzo invited the APDC to be a part of the 
RFP process. However, Jeffries dissented saying that he would only agree with the cheapest option, and selectman Dwyer con-
curred.  McGrath cautioned that the APDC would be constrained by the language of the bylaw, and Alonzo encouraged the 
APDC to review that bylaw before contributing to the park design process. 
Adjourned: The joint workshop adjourned at 8:15PM

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DATE     : 2021-08-05
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Tony Nicastro, member    
 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
Thursday, August 5, 2021@ 7:30 pm 
Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 
 
 
 
AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:   
 
CORRESPONDENCE: 
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
                          
OLD BUSINESS: 
                            - Primary school 
                             
OTHER BUSINESS: 
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE:  to be determined 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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DATE     : 2021-08-05
KIND     : minutes
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Town of Lunenburg 
Architectural Preservation District Commission  
         
Richard McGrath, Chair 
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair 
Tony Nicastro, member     
                           
Meeting Minutes 
Tuesday August 5th, 2021 
Ritter Building 
Call to Order: At 7:30PM with McGrath, Dwyer and Nicastro in attendance. 
Correspondence: 
A letter was read from Ronda Lisio recommending soliciting funds and publicizing the preservation of the Old Primary School. 
Richard wrote to Keith Cheneaux- chairman of the Fitchburg Historical Society, and architecture teacher at Fitchburg State, re-
questing guidance on how to preserve the OPS. 
Richard also shared content from New View Communities webpage, explaining how schools of the same age were renovated in 
Athol.  New View Communities, a non-profit organization in Fitchburg.  Redeveloped high school in Leominster and other 
projects. 
Lisio was available to comment on the lack of rational thinking at the last town meeting. 
Discussion of the Old Primary School Building: 
Nicastro hoped to get the developer (O’Brian) on Howard Street to develop the OPS as part of his required affordable housing. 
Dwyer stated his opinion that the APD bylaw and regulations allowed the commission to grant a CTA for the conversion of the 
OPS into an open-air pavilion.  He furthermore presented his design concept for the same. 
Other Business: 
Leandra White-Walker’s house at Lancaster and Whiting is still in demo by neglect.  Dwyer proposed the APDC offer to buy the 
property, renovate and sell.  Discussion followed. 
Next Meeting: Sept 9th,7:30 
Adjourned: at 8:50PM

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DATE     : 2021-09-09
KIND     : agenda
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Tony Nicastro, member    
 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
Thursday, September 9, 2021@ 7:30 pm 
Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 
 
 
 
AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:  August 5, 2021 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT: 
 
CORRESPONDENCE: 
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
- Copy of APDC Rules and Regulations for all APD residents 
- WW II Memorial bronze plaque damage 
                        
OLD BUSINESS: 
- 1929 High School/Old Primary School 
- Brookes House 
                             
OTHER BUSINESS: 
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE:  Thursday, Oct 7, 2021 at 7:30 pm 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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DATE     : 2021-09-09
KIND     : minutes
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Town of Lunenburg 
Architectural Preservation District Commission  
         
Richard McGrath, Chair 
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair 
Tony Nicastro, member     
                           
Meeting Minutes 
Tuesday September 9th, 2021 
7:30PM Ritter Building 
Call to Order: At 7:40PM with McGrath, Dwyer and Nicastro in attendance. 
Approval of minutes: minutes from the August 5th meeting were reviewed and approved. 
Correspondence: 
Emily Hutchings: assistant planning director, City of Beverly wrote, asking for guidance on creating an architectural preservation 
district for their town.  Richard replied. 
R. McGrath wrote to Mass Historic community website about legality of town’s neglect of the OPS.  Dennis DeWitt replied saying 
that he saw no legal issue, but rather a political one.  The post also elicited advice from many officers of historic commissions of 
other towns. 
R. McGrath contacted Steve Cook at New View and sent pictures and dimensions of the OPS.  Cook replied that he was inter-
ested and had experience converting such buildings into apartments. 
McGrath requested Robert Oliver of the DPW to replace APDC sign on w. Mass Ave.  Offered to order and pick up the sign.  
Oliver replied that such assistance would be appreciated. 
T. Nicastro noticed that there was a request through town email from a roofing company looking to re-roof Bad Larry’s and asking 
what the process was. 
New Business: 
McGrath suggested sending guidelines to all in district.  Dwyer suggested a brief glossy brochure might be better, and agreed to 
work on it. 
WWII bronze plaque damage: 
Richard plans to repair this fall.  Asked for help. 
Discussion of the Old Primary School Building: 
National Registry application has been submitted. 
Nicastro contacted town manager about proper use of Facebook for town boards, but received no reply.  Dwyer suggested we 
launch the page.  All agreed. 
The select board reportedly sent out an RFP for $30K to design a new park and green space on the OPS property.  Apparently 
they received no offers. 

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Brooks House: 
There has been no news or action on this property.  The Commission agreed that the best way to revive the topic would be to 
ask the Planning Board to invite us to one of their meetings to discuss the matter. 
Other Business: 
Richard LaTarte on Lancaster ave. has expressed interest in buying pound keepers house.  He wanted to be informed of how the 
APD bylaw would effect him as a property owner. 
Richard asked Leandra White-Walker if she would be willing to sell her house to the to APDC.  She was receptive to the idea, 
and hoped that the APDC could restore it. 
Next Meeting: Thursday Oct 14th,7:30 
Adjourned: at 8:41PM

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DATE     : 2021-10-14
KIND     : agenda
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Tony Nicastro, member    
 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
Thursday, October 14, 2021@ 7:30 pm 
Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 
 
 
 
AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:  September 9, 2021 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT: 
 
CORRESPONDENCE: 
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
                        
OLD BUSINESS: 
- 1929 High School/Old Primary School building update 
- Brookes House 
- 53 Lancaster Ave 
- Facebook page 
- APD Brochure 
                             
OTHER BUSINESS: 
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE:  Thursday, Nov 4, 2021 at 7:30 pm 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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DATE     : 2021-10-14
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===PAGE 1===
 
 
Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Tony Nicastro, member    
 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
Thursday, October 14, 2021@ 7:30 pm 
Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 
 
 
 
AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:  September 9, 2021 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT: 
 
CORRESPONDENCE: 
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
                        
OLD BUSINESS: 
- 1929 High School/Old Primary School building update 
- Brookes House 
- 53 Lancaster Ave 
- Facebook page 
- APD Brochure 
                             
OTHER BUSINESS: 
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE:  Thursday, Nov 4, 2021 at 7:30 pm 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-11-04
KIND     : agenda
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Tony Nicastro, member    
Laura McGrath, associate member 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
Thursday, November 4, 2021@ 7:30 pm 
Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 
 
 
 
AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:  Oct 14, 2021 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT: 
 
CORRESPONDENCE: 
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
                        
OLD BUSINESS: 
- 1929 High School/Old Primary School building update 
- Brookes House 
- 53 Lancaster Ave 
- Facebook page 
- APD Brochure 
                             
OTHER BUSINESS: 
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE:  Thursday, Dec 9, 2021 at 7:30 pm 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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DATE     : 2021-11-04
KIND     : minutes
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Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Tony Nicastro, member    
Laura McGrath, associate member 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
Thursday, November 4, 2021@ 7:30 pm 
Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 
 
 
 
AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:  Oct 14, 2021 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT: 
 
CORRESPONDENCE: 
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
                        
OLD BUSINESS: 
- 1929 High School/Old Primary School building update 
- Brookes House 
- 53 Lancaster Ave 
- Facebook page 
- APD Brochure 
                             
OTHER BUSINESS: 
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE:  Thursday, Dec 9, 2021 at 7:30 pm 
 
ADJOURNMENT:

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BOARD    : architectural-preservation-district-commission
DATE     : 2021-12-09
KIND     : agenda
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===PAGE 1===
 
 
Town of Lunenburg  
Architectural Preservation District 
Commission  
 
Richard McGrath, Chair    
Cullen Dwyer, Vice Chair      
Tony Nicastro, member    
 
 
 
                           
     
Notice of Meeting 
Thursday, December 9, 2021@ 7:30 pm 
Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 
 
 
 
AGENDA 
 
CALL to ORDER: 
 
REVIEW of MINUTES:  Nov 4, 2021 
 
PUBLIC COMMENT: 
 
CORRESPONDENCE: 
 
NEW BUSINESS:  
                        
OLD BUSINESS: 
- 1929 High School/Old Primary School building update 
- Brookes House 
- 59 Lancaster Ave 
- Facebook page 
- APD Brochure 
                             
OTHER BUSINESS: 
                                                               
MEETING SCHEDULE:  Thursday, Jan 6, 2021 at 7:30 pm 
 
ADJOURNMENT: