October 18, Hybrid meeting

Present:

• Carl Sprague, Chair
• Peter Willimas
• Chantal Rhind
• Gary Johnston
• Lisa Sauer

Also present; Matt Deres, Andrew Hochberg, and Patrick White

1. Minutes approved as written.
2. Application to demolish 8 Mahkeenac Terrace—Matt Deres and Andrew Hochberg. Application necessary because the building is over 50 years old (built 1962). Williams moved that it was not historically significant. Motion carried. Demolition approved
3. Sprague described what happened with the 18th century St. Paul’s Rectory on Main Street, built circa 1790. It was being “wrapped in plastic.” The bylaw is clear that if more than 500 sq ft is changed then the work must be approved. Sprague called it “so sad” that 18th century decoration and materials were destroyed.
   1. Sprague said, “Mea Culpa” — he should have stopped it. However, so might have Ned Baldwin, Building Inspector.
   2. Williams suggested a letter clarifying the relationship between the bylaw, the role of the Building Inspector, and the Historic Preservation Commission.
   3. Sprague will draft letter to Baldwin for Commission review.
   4. White said the most important thing is protecting our historic buildings

Meeting Adjourned