HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-06-23 . 11. 23, 1959
The Historic Districts Commission held a public hearing Tuesday, June 25,1959
at 9180 P.M. in the Selectmen's loom, on the application of the Barrett Press
for a certificate far changes in wording of existing sign at 21 Depot Sq. which
. is within the Battle Green Distriot. Sitting on the Commission were Dexter A.
Smith, Chairman, Philip B.Parsons, Floyd J.Taylor, Donald A.Grant and Associate
Member Carl E.Bryant. Present was YrJobert Barrett.
Mr.Smith read the natio*. Er.Barrett said he was heartily in favor of the
Commission and had thought he was definitely in order in merely changing the
wording of an already existing sign. 'When Lexford Realty moved out, he thought
he sonld put in the words "Letterpress and Offset" in the panel and be O.K.
In answer to a question, he said there were already outside lights. After some
discussion and on looking at a rough sketch Yr.Barrett drew, the Commission took
a recess of 10 minutes and went up and looked at the signs on Mr.Barrett's building.
Mr.Barrett said these new words wore in a barn r ed color on the already existing white
background.
MEETING:
After a short dissuasion, it was moved and unanimously voted: VOTE: It was
unanimously voted to issue a eertifieatemof appropriateness to I[r.Barrett
(The Barrett Press) for changes in wording of the existing sign at 21 Depot Sq.
and the Chaim was directed to sign the Certificate of Appropriateness as
prepared.
SIGNS: A short and general discussion of signs in the District was held.
HANCOCK CHURCH: A general discussion was held on the approaohing hearing on
the Han000k Chureh.
Meeting adjourned at 9100 P.M.
Philip B.Parsons,Seeretary
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