Sharon Historical Commission

And

Sharon Historic District Commission

 

Meeting Minutes for

 

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

 

 

 

Members in attendance:  Chairman: David A. Martin (DM), Shirley A. Schofield (SS),

        Gordon Hughes (GH), Susan Rich (SR)

 

 

1.)                CPA Research Update

 

·        Jennifer Goldson met with the Commission to discuss the outline of the research that she is conducting for the Town. The meeting was basically questions and answers. We also looked at other possible areas to research.

 

2.)                Inventory Grant

 

·        DM informed the committee that our choice for awarding this project has been withdrawn, due to other obligations.

·        Per the MHC, they recommend that we resubmit the RFP with the appropriate changes.

·        Per MHC the clock starts again when a new vendor has been chosen.

·        This resubmission must be approved by the town administrator, B. Puritz. DM has had a conversation with him regarding this situation.

 

3.)                111 Pond Street

 

·        DM was notified by Mr. David Fixler of Temple Israel (owners) that they are seeking to obtain a demolition permit for this property. Mr. Fixler has also spoken with the building inspector. The owners are requesting that no delay be placed upon this permit. More to Come!

 

4.)                Saphire Manor

 

·        The Saphire’s will be awarded the 2007 Preservation award.

·        Potential date is October 30, 2007 at the B.O.S. meeting. DM will contact all parties to see if this date will work.

·        GH to produce the new certificate

 

5.)                435 North Main Street

 

·        DM has heard that the new owners are seeking a demolition permit.

·        Ms. Pitman, an abutter has asked the commission to look into the possibility that some of the out buildings may have been part of the Cobbs Tavern property, as well as some of the plantings.

·        DM will contact the owners Attorney, Mr. Fishman to set up a site visit, possibly for Monday September 17, 2007 at 10:00 am

September 12, 2007 cont.

 

 

 

 

6.)                Sharon Commons

 

·        DM received word from MHC that a survey has been done for the areas that the homes will be placed on.

·        At this time no Archeological report has been submitted.

·        DM to contact MHC for further information

 

 

Motion to Adjourn by S. Schofield,

2nd by S. Rich

Closed at 10:10 pm

 

 

                       

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Motioned to adjourn:  by DM

2nd: by SS

Meeting called to a close at 10:35 PM