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� 0=26= She felt that Buckman Tavern ■ which is the major property under the womi j urisdicticffl of the Historical Society should stand out from Other buildings around the Green. . MarJ jorie Blanchard also felt that the Tavern should be painted 1n its original color. Barbara Sch�nickley did not favor the change. She suggested that a small model in the original color be placed inside the Tavern. PP S . Lawrence Whipple, Historical Society Historian, was in favor of leaving the Tavern white but with removal of the shutters. Mr. Marshall estioned whether this proposal was one which could � BUSINESS appropriately be Judged under Design Guidelines for the CENTRAL PP DISTRICT and said he was sympathetic with the efforts toward authenticity. Mr. Eddison said he would like the benefit of the viers Of the Advisory Cam - ittee before deciding on the matter. He added that Design rY � � he was not making 'a statement of opposition bu t felt that certain procedures should be followed. Mrs. Smith said she would be happy with the colors proposed but not with removal of trees or shrubs. Mr. McSweeney said he found the new colors pleasing, but agreed with D.A.C. i.nvolvement. Mr. Marshall said he would not oppose D.A.C. involvement, but had felt that it would make the process unnecessarily camplex. motion duly made and seconded, it was voted that the Design � � sal for Advisory Cammittee will be asked for advice on the proposal changes to the e of the Buckman Tavern, before decision is made by the .r ppear Selectmen MIDDLESEX COUNTY CHARTER COMMISSION pawl M e aneY gas of wcburn, district's representative o n the Middlesex County Charter Carmission recapped procedure s of the Cammission since its formation in November 1985 Since January of 1987, two mee p month and four public hearings an s of the Chart have been held. There had been sparse debate on the question of abolishing County Government and as a County employee , M Heaney said that he had abstained from involvement. He noted that agencies under County control such as Registry of Deeds the Court Houses, Billerica and East Cambridge Correctional Institutions and the County Hospital in Waltham. He estimated that deliberations were about 75% canmpleted and that the g eneral view was that County Gaverr1rient should remain sanewhat the intact with the County being broken into nine districts and keepin cwt manag emen t type of operation. It had also been felt that the Y �n a County Treasur and the Registrar of Deed s should be PPa ioted, not elected. Final decision on the Charter is e xpected within three months. It wl ' 11 be su b m itted to the House of Representatives before being voted on by the citizens. Mr. Heaney felt that, as ccnpared with others, Middlesex County agencies are in g ood shape. He noted that jails would remain under County jurisdiction for at least a year.