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THE LEXINGTON HISTORICAL COMMISSION LEXINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS 02173 MEETING Room G5 July 6, 1977 Lexington Town Office Building 7:30 PM Voting Members Present: Anne Grady (Chair) , Sara Chase, Elizabeth Reinhardt, Norma Bogen Guests: None The meeting was called to order at 7:45 by Anne Grady. NEW MEMBER Ms. Grady welcomed Ms. Bogen, a new member of the Commission appointed by the Town Manager for a three year term. MINUTES The minutes of the May 4 meeting of the Commission were circulated and approved. INVENTORY Ms. Reinhardt stated that progress on the Inventory is continuing. Two teams of volunteers have completed the Parker St. area and are now working on the Meriam St. area. The Munroe and Follen Hill area will be getting underway soon. A letter from the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) has pointed out that, in addition to buildings, any archeological/historic sites of significance will have to be identified as part of the Inventory. This includes remains of buildings or structures (old mills, for example) , burial grounds, and battlegrounds. A letter from the MHC, dated 6/24/77 has indicated that applications to the National Register will not be entertained until the Inventory has been completed -- unless a building is threatened. LEXINGTON Ms. Grady circulated the Winter/Spring issue of OLD ARCHITECTURE TIME NEW ENGLAND which includes an article by Ms. Reinhardt and Ms. Grady, "Asher Benjamin in East Lexington, Mass." (pp. 23-35) . MASS. AVE./ Ms. Grady reviewed the situation relating to the proposed PLEASANT ST. traffic light at the intersection of Mass. Ave. and TRAFFIC LIGHT Pleasant St. and the recommendations of the MHC and the Historic Districts Commission. The Engineering Dept. is being asked to work out any differences with the MHC. Members of the Commission pointed out the importance of safety as well as the importance of the historic character of the area. Ms. Bogen suggested that the Design Advisory Group might assist in the design process. Ms. Grady will contact John Davies, a member of the Historic Districts Commission as well as the DAG, on this matter.