# historical-commission — 17 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-01-11-agenda-2678.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-01-11 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-01-11-agenda-2678.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01112022-2678 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Richard McGrath, Chair Bill Lakso, Vice Chair Jennifer Sanderson, Secretary Kevin Boussom, member Megan Lordan, member Town of Lunenburg Historical Commission Notice of Meeting Tuesday, January 11, 2022@ 7:00 pm Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA CALL to ORDER: REVIEW of MINUTES: Dec 14, 2021 CORRESPONDENCE: PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW BUSINESS: Bylaw Review OLD BUSINESS: - African American History in Lunenburg - Update Arnold/Litch Cemetery Memorial - Update APDC - Weathervane - K house survey OTHER BUSINESS: NEXT MEETNG: TBD ADJOURNMENT: ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-01-11-minutes-2678.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-01-11 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-01-11-minutes-2678.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01112022-2678 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG HISTORICAL COMMISSION JANUARY 11, 2022 MINUTES Meeting commenced at 7:05 PM with a quorum present. December minutes were read by Kevin Bousson, and approved and accepted by all present. Current business: Upcoming work on the townhall will include the repairs to the support structure necessary to installing the new weathervane. Richard Mcgrath will look into the pricing of a memorial plaque thanking the sponsors to be placed at the Litch burial site. Nothing more can be done until we get a thaw. APDC: Chairperson Richard Mcgrath will be meeting with Town Council to further clarify questions on the demolition delay for 30 School St. At our next meeting we plan on reviewing the Greenspace plans. The commission is in agreement that the Brooks House is an asset to the town and contributes to the Historical District. We have had no reply to our queries as to its status. The APDC has started a Facebook page…. Bill Lakso will talk about the K-House survey at our next meeting, to be held February 8, 2022 Motion to adjourn. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-02-08-agenda-2679.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-02-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-02-08-agenda-2679.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02082022-2679 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Richard McGrath, Chair Bill Lakso, Vice Chair Jennifer Sanderson, Secretary Kevin Boussom, member Megan Lordan, member Town of Lunenburg Historical Commission Notice of Meeting Tuesday, Feb 8, 2022@ 7:00 pm Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL to ORDER: REVIEW of MINUTES: January 11, 2022 CORRESPONDENCE: PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW BUSINESS: Annual Report OLD BUSINESS: - Bylaw Review - African American History in Lunenburg - Update Arnold/Litch Cemetery Memorial - Update APDC - K house survey OTHER BUSINESS: NEXT MEETNG: Tuesday, march 8, 2022 at 7 PM ADJOURNMENT: ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-02-15-agenda-2680.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-02-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-02-15-agenda-2680.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02152022-2680 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Richard McGrath, Chair Bill Lakso, Vice Chair Jennifer Sanderson, Secretary Kevin Boussom, member Megan Lordan, member Town of Lunenburg Historical Commission Notice of Meeting Tuesday, Feb 15, 2022@ 7:00 pm Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL to ORDER: REVIEW of MINUTES: January 11, 2022 CORRESPONDENCE: PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW BUSINESS: Annual Report OLD BUSINESS: - Bylaw Review - African American History in Lunenburg - Update Arnold/Litch Cemetery Memorial - Update APDC - K house survey OTHER BUSINESS: NEXT MEETNG: Tuesday, march 8, 2022 at 7 PM ADJOURNMENT: ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-02-15-minutes-2680.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-02-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-02-15-minutes-2680.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02152022-2680 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES FEBRUARY 15, 2022 Meeting called to order at 7pm with a quorum present, no public present. Secretary Jennifer Sanderson read previous minutes with a unanimous vote to accept. No new correspondence. No public comment. NEW BUSINESS: Chairman Richard McGrath has submitted our annual report, and will be forwarding copies to the other members. OLD BUSINESS: The Attorney General has received our by-law revisions, and we are waiting for approval. In March the commission will review the town by-laws and will determine whether any changes in wording or any updates are required. Megan will reach out to the Fitchburg Historical Society regarding African American history in Lunenburg. Jennifer Sanderson has only been able to find vague references to the Savage Family in the Lunenburg archives. Once the ground thaws in (hopefully) April/ curbing will be placed at the Litch Memorial. Richard Mcgrath has retooled the lettering. The bonnets need to be set, and lead flashing will be placed to help preserve the monument. Regarding 30 School St., plans remain in effect to demolish said structure. A public hearing is scheduled for 3/10 at the Ritter. The APDC will vote to either accept or reject the proposal. The Facebook page of the APDC is going well. A list of endangered properties in the district will be made public, including 30 School St., the Brooks House, 53 Lancaster, the Old Methodist Steeple, and the Town Pound. In regards to the K House survey, a ten page attachment on every building needs to be professionally done. 24 need to be surveyed, but are outside the expertise of any boardmember. Bill Lakso will make inquiries to the Mass Historical Society in hopes of getting an estimate. Next meeting March 8th. Motion to adjourn. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-03-08-agenda-2676.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-03-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-03-08-agenda-2676.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03082022-2676 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Richard McGrath, Chair Bill Lakso, Vice Chair Jennifer Sanderson, Secretary Kevin Boussom, member Megan Lordan, member Town of Lunenburg Historical Commission Notice of Meeting Tuesday, March 8, 2022@ 7:00 pm Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL to ORDER: REVIEW of MINUTES: Feb 15, 2022 CORRESPONDENCE: PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: - Bylaw Review - African American History in Lunenburg - Update Arnold/Litch Cemetery Memorial - Update APDC - K house survey OTHER BUSINESS: NEXT MEETNG: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7 PM ADJOURNMENT: ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-04-05-agenda-2681.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-04-05 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-04-05-agenda-2681.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04052022-2681 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Richard McGrath, Chair Bill Lakso, Vice Chair Jennifer Sanderson, Secretary Kevin Boussom, member Megan Lordan, member Town of Lunenburg Historical Commission Notice of Meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022@ 7:00 pm Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL to ORDER: REVIEW of MINUTES: Feb 15, 2022 CORRESPONDENCE: PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW BUSINESS: - Talent Bank: William Lloyd OLD BUSINESS: - African American History in Lunenburg - Update Arnold/Litch Cemetery Memorial - Update APDC - K house survey - Litch Memorial Acknowledgement Plaque - 62 Elm St - Goodrich Cemetery OTHER BUSINESS: NEXT MEETNG: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7 PM ADJOURNMENT: ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-04-05-minutes-2681.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-04-05 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-04-05-minutes-2681.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04052022-2681 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES OF MEETING APRIL 5, 2022 Meeting called to order at 7:10 by Chairman Richard McGrath with a quorum present. No public present. Minutes of February 15th meeting were read by Secretary Jennifer Sanderson and unanimously accepted. No new correspondence, no public present. NEW BUSINESS: Richard McGrath has received a talent bank form from William Loyd of Highland St. Mr. Loyd is a member of the US Airforce, with a background in construction and civil engineering in addition to human resources and project management. A copy of the agenda was sent to him by Richard, but he is not present. AFRICAN AMERICANS IN LUNENBURG: Richard has been in contact with the architect who has worked with both the Medford and Townsend Historical Societies who informed him that the census of 1740-1760 has all slaves listed in Mass.Mass was the first colony to outlaw slavery in 1783. Negroes are identified by the letter C in these censuses. LITCH CEMETARY: Richard will be finishing up over the course of the next few weeks, at which point we will take photos to accompany a press release. Not much public attendance for the APDC CTA meeting about 30 School St. Strong support in favor of tearing it down. The general consensus is that it is beyond repair, and only going to attract more vandalism. The town never properly mothballed the property, which would have improved its current condition. The vote has been postponed for several weeks. The Selectboard has complained that the APDC is violating the rules by continuing to advocate for saving the building. Will go to town meeting in November. K HOUSE SURVEY: Jennifer Dougherty has suggested that we check the Mass Historical Preservation website for names of consultants, and send out an inquiry detailing our needs. Richard spoke with Ryan Hayward of the Medford Society and learned that several planning grants are coming up. Still nothing happening with 68 Elm St. Motion to adjourn. Next meeting May 3,2022 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-05-03-agenda-2687.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-05-03 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-05-03-agenda-2687.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05032022-2687 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Richard McGrath, Chair Bill Lakso, Vice Chair Jennifer Sanderson, Secretary Kevin Boussom, member Megan Lordan, member Town of Lunenburg Historical Commission Notice of Meeting Tuesday, May 3, 2022@ 7:00 PM Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL to ORDER: REVIEW of MINUTES: April 5, 2022 CORRESPONDENCE: PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: - African American History in Lunenburg - Update Arnold/Litch Cemetery Memorial - Update APDC Brookes House 30 School Street Ritter Memorial Town Hall - Litch Memorial acknowledgment plaque - 68 Elm Street - Form B, Town Survey - Budget OTHER BUSINESS: NEXT MEETNG: Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 7 PM ADJOURNMENT: ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-05-03-minutes-2687.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-05-03 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-05-03-minutes-2687.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05032022-2687 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES MAY 3, 2022 Meeting called to order by Chair Richard McGrath with a quorum present. Minutes read and approved. NEW BUSINESS: pertaining to African Americans in Lunenburg, census taken between 1730- 60 will denote residents status. Further research should provide names. No word from W. Lloyd who filled out a talent bank application. Over the course of the next few weeks the Litch Cemetery work will commence. The APDC has been notified that work will be done at the Ritter on the porch, portico, stairs, brickwork, stonewalls, and adding handicapped access. Public hearing will be held on the 19th regarding CTA for town hall. No news on the Brooks House. Richard McGrath will make further enquiries about 68 Elm St. Bill Lakso has written Claire Dempsey regarding the Form B town survey and is waiting for a response. Matt Allison has been in touch regarding his barn on Flat Hill. The Historical Commission has a budget of $3000 to be spent by June 30. Will look into signage and plaque for the Town Pound. Next meeting June 14, 2022. Jennifer Sanderson Secretary ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-06-14-agenda-2686.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-06-14 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-06-14-agenda-2686.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06142022-2686 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Richard McGrath, Chair Bill Lakso, Vice Chair Jennifer Sanderson, Scribe Kevin Boussom, member Megan Lordan, member Town of Lunenburg Historical Commission Notice of Meeting Tuesday, June 14, 2022@ 7:00 pm Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL to ORDER: REVIEW of MINUTES: May 3, 2022 CORRESPONDENCE: 68 Elm St PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW BUSINESS: - Mathew Allison: barn - Vote for officers OLD BUSINESS: - 68 Elm St - 145 Page St - African American History in Lunenburg - Arnold/Litch Memorial - APDC - Historic Plaques - Historic Survey - CPA - Form B Town Tomb - Historic Districts & NHR OTHER BUSINESS: NEXT MEETNG: Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 7 PM ADJOURNMENT: ===PAGE 2=== ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-09-08-agenda-2682.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-09-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-09-08-agenda-2682.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082022-2682 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Richard McGrath, Chair Bill Lakso, Vice Chair Jennifer Sanderson, Secretary Kevin Boussom, member Megan Lordan, member Vacancy Town of Lunenburg Historical Commission Notice of Meeting Thursday, September 8, 2022@ 7:00 pm Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL to ORDER: REVIEW of MINUTES: for June CORRESPONDENCE: PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW BUSINESS: - Our work for the time ahead - The way forward - Budget OLD BUSINESS: - Review of progress Arnold/Litch and Goodrich Cemetery plot restorations - Survey OTHER BUSINESS: NEXT MEETNG: TBA ADJOURNMENT: ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-09-08-minutes-2682.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-09-08 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-09-08-minutes-2682.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09082022-2682 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG HISTORICAL COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 MINUTES Chairman Richard McGrath called the meeting to order at 7:06 P.M. with a quorum present. Minutes of the June meeting were read and unanimously voted approved. There was no correspondence or public comment. Looking to the future activities of the Commission, Mr. McGrath plans to draft notes to present to other chairpersons of commissions and committees, explaining the Community Preservation Act, in hopes that the town will favorably consider adopting it. The Commission’s budget of $3,000.00 was discussed, including a suggestion that part or all of it might be designated toward the town’s support of the survey of K-houses, where $12,500.00 of the $25,000.00 cost would be reimbursed upon completion. On the same subject, Mr. McGrath introduced the question if Freedom’s Way might be approached for a grant. The director of the DPW has taken an interest in the Arnold-Litch burial ground, and arranged a ground penetrating radar procedure, which disclosed the exact location of burial sites. As a result, the partially completed memorial will need to be relocated. In addition, the landowner has offered to donate the land occupied by the site to the town. The Goodrich burial site was also surveyed by GPR, locating six unmarked graves. A suitable memorial will be a possibility in the future. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M. Jennifer Sanderson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-10-11-agenda-2683.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-10-11 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-10-11-agenda-2683.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10112022-2683 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Richard McGrath, Chair Bill Lakso, Vice Chair Jennifer Sanderson, Secretary Kevin Boussom, member Megan Lordan, member Town of Lunenburg Historical Commission Notice of Meeting Tuesday, October 11, 2022@ 7:00 pm Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL to ORDER: REVIEW of MINUTES: Sept 8, 2022 CORRESPONDENCE: PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW BUSINESS: - Talent Bank OLD BUSINESS: - Town Survey - APDC Update: Ritter Building and Brook’s House - Warrant Article 14 – state approved OTHER BUSINESS: NEXT MEETNG: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 7 PM ADJOURNMENT: ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-11-08-agenda-2677.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-11-08 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-11-08-agenda-2677.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11082022-2677 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Richard McGrath, Chair Bill Lakso, Vice Chair Jennifer Sanderson, Secretary Kevin Boussom, member Megan Lordan, member Town of Lunenburg Historical Commission Notice of Meeting Tuesday, Nov 8, 2022@7:00 pm Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL to ORDER: REVIEW of MINUTES: CORRESPONDENCE: PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW BUSINESS: OLD BUSINESS: - Update Arnold/Litch and Goodrich Cemetery plot restoration - Survey - 62 Elm St - Budget OTHER BUSINESS: NEXT MEETNG: TBA ADJOURNMENT: ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-12-13-agenda-2685.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-12-13 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-12-13-agenda-2685.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12132022-2685 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Richard McGrath, Chair Bill Lakso, Vice Chair Kevin Boussom, Secretary Jennifer Sanderson, member Megan Lordan, member Town of Lunenburg Historical Commission Notice of Meeting Tuesday, December 13, 2022@ 7:00 pm Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Ave, Lunenburg, MA 01462 CALL to ORDER: REVIEW of MINUTES: from Nov 8, 2022 CORRESPONDENCE: PUBLIC COMMENT: NEW BUSINESS: - Demolition Delay Determination form for 1325 Mass Ave OLD BUSINESS: - African American History in Lunenburg: 18th and 19th Century - Survey - 68 Elm Street - Budget OTHER BUSINESS: - Update APDC NEXT MEETNG: TBD ADJOURNMENT: ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2022-12-13-minutes-2685.txt BOARD : historical-commission DATE : 2022-12-13 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/historical-commission/2022-12-13-minutes-2685.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12132022-2685 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== LUNENBURG HISTORICAL COMMISSION DECEMBER 13, 2022 MINUTES Chairman Richard McGrath called the meeting to order at 7:04 with a quorum present. Former Chair Becky Lantry was also present. Minutes of November meeting by Richard McGrath were read and approved. NEW BUSINESS Application for demo delay from Dan and Jean Proctor for property located at 1325 Mass Ave. House is a 1919 bungalow. Vote taken, all in favor for a public hearing. OLD BUSINESS Lunenburg town census supposedly denotes slaves in its records. K-HOUSE SURVEY We need the town to come up with $25,000. The Ledger ran an article on the grant for the matching funds. Heather is looking into it. 68 Elm St. Looking into finding owner. Discussion with Becky Lantry regarding whether people are pulling permits, and how we can better police activities. Suggestion made that we talk to other APDC communities. BUDGET Use remaining funds for signage. Meeting adjourned at 7:55. Next meeting 1/10/2023 Jennifer Sanderson