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LEXINGTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION MEETING Room G15 December 15, 1975 Lexington Town Office Building 7:30 P.M. Voting Members Present: Donna Brown, Anne Grady, Richard Morehouse Elizabeth Reinhardt, Thomas Taylor. Public Participants: Invitations were extended to homeowners in the Battle Green District. Mr. Harry Erickson and Mr. Larry Larsen rep- resenting the Masonic Temple Trustees. Mr. Outerbridge, Goodwin Road"Italianade" Mr. Peterson from Church of Our Redeemer Mrs. Audrey Buttaro, Bowman Tavern. Mr. & Mrs. Bachman and Mrs. Perkins Repres- enting the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Mrs. Mary Bailey of the First Parish Church Mr. Robert Hilton of the Lexington Cary Library Mrs. Joseph Nye, 1932 Mass. Ave. (next to the Hancock Church) Mrs. Weerts of 1906 Mass, Ave. Ms. Judy Dobbs from Massachusetts Historical Commission. At 7:35 P.M. the meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Elizabeth Reinhardt. The members of the Lexington Historical Commission were introduced to the guests and the guests were asked to introduce themselves and locate their particular properties. Ms. Judy Dobbs was introduced and described the purpose of the Massachusetts Historical Commission. In an explanation of the aspects of the National Reg- ister Program Ms. Dobbs described the three main parts to be; Recognition, Protection, and Funding. Our guests expressed their concerns and questions as to the National Register Status and its effect on their particular properties. The advantages and disadvantages were discussed as to being designated as a National Register property and it was generally agreed that the advantages far out weighed the few disadvantages. The procedure for making application was described and it was suggested that the property owned should be prepared to pay for the cost of the two 8X10 pictured of the Major facade and three of the 3X5 remaining sides. These would be black and white photographs and must be submitted with each application. Some of the property owners expressed concern as to the length of time before funds may be available to them for necessary repairs to thOir properties. It was agreed that applications should be made as soon as possible. The regular meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M. The Commission agreed to meet in Executive Session at 9:05 P.M. for the purpose of resolving financial procedures matters. 9:20 P.M, A report of the Historic District Hearing on the Smith Condominiums in East Lexington was discussed, The question was discuswed as to whether or not we should form an opinion as a Commission. Mrs. Reinhardt expressed the regret that the new design presented by Royal Barry Wills Arch. is taken from the Royal