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HISTORIC DISTRICTS COMMISSION A meeting of the Historic Districts Commission was held at 8s10 P. M. at the Selectman's Meeting Room on Wednesday, September 12, 1979• Present were Commissioners John R. Packard, Chairman; Georgia H. Williams, Secretary; John L. Davies; S.I,awrence Whipple; and Associate Commissioner Howard C. Nason. A hearing was held at 8s 10 P. M. on the application of Friendly Evangelical Church for a certificate of appro- priateness with respect to the installation of a sign at 1912 Massachusetts Avenue (Hancock Church). The church was represented by its pastor, Rev. Joseph Mazzola who submitted three copies of plans and a photograph of the sign. On examination it appeared that the sign would be about 1~' X 4', free standing on two posts and constructed of wood. Several members suggested that a frame around the sign would enhance its appearance and the Rev. Mazzola agreed. Although there was some discussion of slipping the sign into the present "Visitors Parking" sign post to the left of the driveway, it was noted that the church sign has different dimensions, and it was therefore VOTED to approve the sign, and place it where the Visitors Parking sign now appears, that sign to be removed. Details of the sign will be set forth in the Certificate of Appropriateness to be issued. A hearing was held at 8s32 on the application of Middlesex Family Association, represented by Mr. Steven Zeitlin, for a sign at 1620 Massachusetts Avenue. The sign will resemble others erected on the premises, and an