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• ~ ~~11tiS~~~~~q~{ HISTORIC DISTRICTS CON~ZISSION The Historic Districts Commission held a meeting on Wednesday, August il, 19'jl, in the Bird Room of the Cary Memorial Building, Lexington. Present were Commissioners Wilbur M. Jaquith, Chairman= Philip B, Parsons, Secretary; George E. Graves; Donald J. Shaw; Georgia H. Williams; and Associate Commis- sioners George W. Emery and S. Lawrence Whipple. A hearing was held at 7:40 P.M. on the application of Nicholas and Elizabeth Nabardy with respect to the erection of signs on the store at 43 Waltham Street (Clip & Curl), which is within the Battle Green District. Mr. Jaquith read the legal notice and letter requesting the hearing. Mr. Nabardy presented a drawing of the sign on the rear canopy and photographs showing the signs on both the rear and front of the building. Following discussion, the hearing was closed at 7156 P,M. Mr. Jaquith submitted a bill from Barbara Gilson, Clerk, for the period from June 30th through August 9th for clerical services and postage. It was moved, seconded, and unanimously VOTED to approve payment of this bill for $179.70. Ruth Bevan, a former member of the Commission, was present and asked if discussion was to be held on the proposed Central ffiock building. She stated that she was not at all happy with the proposed plans. Letters expressing opposition have been received from Mrs. Herbert A. Wilson, Leland H. Emery, and Bradford Giddings and these were passed around so that the members present could read them. A hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the application of the Town of Lexing- ton for a Permit for Demolition or Removal of the former Katherine Harrington property at 1884 Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Jaquith read the legal notice and the letter requesting the hearing. Robert Cataldo, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, represented the Town and submitted a copy of the Agreement for pur- chase and Exercise of Option and also photographs of each elevation of the buildings. Mr. Cataldo stated that the Town expects to pass papers during the week of August 25th and want to demolish the property as soon as possible, It is planned to remove all materials and fill with clean fill and seed over. The hearing was closed at 8110 P.M. A hearing was held at 8110 P.Af. on the applicaticn of Sheldon Corporation, Robert Cataldo President, with respect to exterior architectural changes and an addition to the dwelling at 1970 Massachusetts Avenue. Mr. Jaquith read the legal notice and the letter requesting the hearing. Present for the petitioner were Robert Cataldo and Luigi DiNapoli, Engineers Design Group. Also present were Mrs. John Devereaux of 1965 ~'~ssachusetts Avenue and Mfrs. Marguerite P~faedonald of 1963 Massachusetts Avenue, abettors. Three scale drawings of the proposed changes were submitted and also color samples were shown (beige for the house and blue for the blinds). Following discussion, the hearing was closed at 9x40 P.M. A hearing was held at 9145 P.M. on the application of Anthony's Restau- rant at 27 Waltham Street for a Certificate with respect to signs. Mr. Jaquith read the legal notice and the letter requesting the hearing. Anthony Bevilaqua submitted three scale drawings of the proposed signs. Following discussion, the hearing was closed at 10:15 P.Pf.