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HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION - 2 - June 21, 2978 An in formal meeting was held at 8:45 P.M. with Mrs. Wizotsky of Books- on-the-Green requesting change of sign from 7 Meriam Street to 1837 Massa- chusetts Avenue and erection of awnings for said store at f837 Massachusetts Avenue. The Commission agreed to approve the sign change xith hearing to be held on July 19th. She stated that they want awnings because of the glare of the afternoon sun and for visibility. Mr. Boardman of Suffolk Awning Co. showed color samples and difference styles of awnings. It was suggested that color #9913 (orange awning with white trim) might be acceptable. The meet- ing was adjourned at IOaiO P.M. An informal hearing was held at 10:10 P.M. on a proposed expansion of Rowe Chevrolet at 33 Bedford Street. John Davies submitted a plan view and elevation plans for the extention. Then followed a discussion of the removal of the gold leaf wood letters from the Ye Olde Bargain Barn sign. Mrs. 3tilliams showed photographs of various historic plaques which have been approved. Mr.l~hipple said that Ken Mitchell had called him regarding the instal- lation of an "automatic teller" at the Cambridgeport Savings Bank branch at 1751 Massachusetts Avenue. It was decided that they should attend the July 19th meeting for an informal discussion of this proposal. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 P.M. - y~ Geor~a H. Williams ' Secretary