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Newbury Historical Commission
Meeting Minutes
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Call to Order at 7:06 with the Pledge of Allegiance
A regular monthly meeting of the Newbury Historical Commission was held at the Newbury Town Hall.
Members present: Channing Howard, Nancy Thurlow, Jan Forrest, Lon Hachmeister, and Sue Nagle
Members absent: Eva Jackman
Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the January 14, 2016 meeting was presented. A motion was made to accept with minor changes, seconded, and the motion carried with unanimous vote.
CORRESPONDENCE:
- FCC-letter on monopole towers – no action required
- e-mail-George Vlahos inquiring on house plaques
- Brochure from Commonwealth Museum
- MHC brochure
- Letter received to purchase letter-Lon will send $ to obtain original letter
Treasurer’s Report
As of February 11, 2016 General Fund $ 658.11
Special Archival Fund $5,885.54
Gift Fund $1,556.90
Total $ 8,100.55
Committee Reports: None
Old /continuing Business
- Plaque for the School House in Chris’ memory. We need to get the print done, a matted frame, and a few lines for the plaque.
- NHC was going to purchase books for the library archives. We need to check to see which historic Newbury books are missing from their collection. Check the School house for booklets to reproduce. The decision on reproducing a booklet or pamphlet will be further discussed at a later date. Need List from Eva when it is ready. (See 12/10/15 Minutes for further titles).
- Question was raised about creating a Local Historic District around the Lower Green. Can we change By-laws to protect the Town owned land?
- Question if we can get a Facebook account set up to supply information about the Town and the NHC.
- Channing is reviewing check lists. We need a list to identify certain historic aspects of any house or building that may come up for DDB review. This would include, but not be limited to: Floorboards, foundations, fireplaces/mantels, lintels, doors, and windows.
- * We need to purchase archival Supplies are needed for pictures and documents. They will also need to be scanned and have copies made. Copies can be used for any requests and the original should be in sleeves.
- 1635 website- Channing is continuing to work on getting the committee access to the 1635 website. See 11/12/2015 minutes for details.
- * We are going to purchase two (2) mannequins for the schoolhouse, a Teacher & a child. The money will come from the special account; not to exceed $300. This was voted on & approved at this meeting by all members present.
- We need to find a way to keep track of any Demos that come up.
- Channing would like to look into having the Fatherland Farm (Town Property) stone wall put on the Historic Register. The wall is in disrepair and needs to have its balance restored. This wall is near Manta field.
Old Business updates
- See #6 above. Lon presented quotes from several archival supply companies. A detailed list is on the back side of the Treasurer’s Report. Channing suggested that 3 separate quotes for items be obtained to ensure good business practice. The Committee needs to get a more exacting assessment for which supplies are needed to protect the items in our care at the current time and also to project the need for some future archival supplies items for photos, books, and papers that may be donated.
- See #2 above. Eva will try to get the library book list started and inform the HC of books that would be good to have.
- Jan will order books, “Ingenious Machinists” – 2 paperbacks. $$ to come from Special Fund
- Business cards – go with the Vista. Order for Channing, Lon, Jan & member blank.
- Newbury Guide-Nancy will add “privacy” disclaimer to map regarding Private Property and make any other changes, get copies made and give some to Leslie, Town Clerk (per her prior request).
- See #8 above. Jan will order the mannequins per prior meeting to have them ready for opening the School House.
- See #1 above. Plaque for the School House in Chris’ memory. Nancy created the dedication for the Memorial; Lon will print out the photo, give to Sue, and will get the Frame & matting.
- The changes Jan gave for the 1635 website are being made.
New Business
- Channing submitted the budget increase for FY2017 to $1375 to the Town Administrator, Tracy Blais for approval at the Town Meeting.
- Open meeting-sign off sheets received from Leslie Haley, Town Clerk. Complete by all except Eva. Jan left signed copies at Leslie’s window at Town Hall.
- Package received from Marth Taylor, Town Planner regarding 11 Central Street (former Methodist Church) Site Review Application, Special Permit Application etal. A motion was made of “No Comment”. It was unanimously voted. Jan will send notice to the Martha of NHC’s motion.
Discussions
- We have been getting inquiries on Historic House Plaques. A discussion was held on best design. Jan will contact Bethany Groff Dorau of SPNEA on where the plaque on the Jackman-Willett House was obtained. We should also, check with Jenn Wright (Water Street). Jan also pulled out the Newburyport HD example (from the 11/12/15 minutes).
- Newbury Guide-Nancy will add “privacy” disclaimer to map and make any other changes, get copies made and give some to Leslie, Town Clerk (per her prior request).
- We need assistance with: Research, Maps, Archiving, and the website.
DDB discussion
- Lon handed out the latest clarification review for Section 1.9e, with details on Style, foundation, etc. This will be very helpful when we have to review structures that fall under the DDB.
Adjournment
The next meeting of the Historical Commission will be on Thursday, March 10th at 7:00 at Town Hall.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:09 PM.
Janice Forrest 03-10-2016
Jan Forrest Date of approval
Clerk
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