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October 25, 1961 The Historic Districts Commission met at the time and place specified in the public notice of hearing on the application of Erwin R. Brilliant for a certificate of appropriateness for the erection of signs on the premises at 9 Muzzey Street, which is within the Battle Green • District. • P resent were Donald R. Grant, Chairnan, Philip B. Parsons, Secretary, Donald E. Legro and Cyrus wood and Associate Commissioner Charles A. Cole. Appearing in his own behalf was Erwin R. Brilliant. The chairman read the letter of application. Various questions were asked tie applicant by members of the commission. Dr. Brilliant stated that he would be willing to withdraw his request for a third sign if that seemed feasible. The hearing was adjourned et 8:20 P. M. On motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to grant to Erwin R. Brilliant a certificate of appropriateness for the erection and display of two signs on the front or the building at 9 Muzzey Street. Hearing was held at 8 :20 P. M. on the application cr Depositors Trust Company for a certificate of appropriateness for the erection of signs and changes in the exterior architectural features on the banking premises at Depot Square, which is within the Battle Green District. Appearing in behalf' of the application was Mr. Donald F. Munro, Assistant Treasurer and'Manager, Depositors Trust Company. The chairman read the letter of application and showed drawings submitted with the application. Mr. Munro also pointed out the proposed changes on the architect plans. Questions were asked by various members of the commission. On motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to grant to Depositors Trust Company a certificate of appropriateness for changes in the exterior architectural features of the bank building and with respect to new signs to be displayed on said building in Depot Square. Discussion was held at 8 :40 P. M. on the application of Kenneth M. Smith with regard to the painting of the building at 10 Rear Muzzey Street. Questions were asked Mr. Smith by members of the commission. The chairman read the letter of application received from Mr. Smith and Custance Brothers. On motion made and duly seconded, it was unanimously VOTED to grant to Kenneth M. Smith a certificate of appropriateness with respect to a changes of one of the colors on the exterior of the building at 10 near Muzzey Street, which is within the Battle Green District. Discussion was held with Arthur T. Bernier, d /b /a Tiny Tone Inc., who presented the commission with a scale drawing of the proposed sign to be erected at 1551 Massachusetts Avenue. Various questions were asked Mr. Bernier by the members of the commission.