HomeMy WebLinkAbout1957-12-10 Dec 10, 1957
meeting of the Historic Districts Commission was held
imniediatdly following the hearing of Godshall, 4 Percy Rd.
Lexington. Present were Commissioners Davis, Smith,
Parsons , Taylor and Alternates Howard and also b,rs.Merriam,
Alternate.
The application for Earl N. & Florence H.Godshall, 4 Percy
Rd. was approved and the certificate and notice of
determination dictated.
A letter was read from the Commonwealth of Nass . , Department
of Commerce requesting hat we keep them informed of the
Hancock Congregational Church application.
The amendments , etc. to the Act now filed in the Legislature
by Mr.Stevens were "mad and copies will be sent to cash
Commissioner and Alternate.
A letter was dicated to Mr.Gayer, Town Engineer, asking for
cooperation on signs, etc.
The draft of a letter to every one living in the Districts,
composed by Mr. Howard was read and Mr.Howard will see to
getting this "printed". Paper will be given t him at the
next meeting. Inasmuch as this takes all the long paper on
hand, 500 more sheets are being ordered.
Hancock Church: Mr. Stevens will appear in court next
Mcnda:- and file an answer. He will urge an early date for
the hearing. No one else need appear. Mr-.Davis had been
asked if the Comiliseion would sit down for an informal
discussion with scene one from the Hancock Church but in view
of the impending court case, this was not judged to be a good
idea and will not be done . After more discussion,
meeting adjourned at 9;20 P.M.
Wilhelmina G.Thomas ,Clerk
Mrs .i^erriam wil raise pilo o,;rephti a.:en by Mr,`'ackson,
numuer and eat<,log then, etc.
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Dec. 10, 1957
Ame•-etin,g of the istoric Districts Commission was held at 7:30 P.M.
on Dec. 10th 1957 in the Selectmen's Room on the application of
Earl N. & Florence H. Godshall for a certificate of an ropriateness
as to be proposed exterior repairs and painting of the buil .ing
at4 Percy Rd.Lexington,Eass. which is within the Munroe Tavern
istrict. Present were Commissioners Davis, Smith, Parsons Taylor
and Alternate Howard. Also present was Mrs .Merriam Alternate and
5 others.
kr. Davis read the notice.
Yr. Custance Contractor for Mrs. Godshall said they were submitting
a sample of the shingles and sample of paint. Said rail in back
is now stucco but would be replaced b an open rail, same as others.
Two chimneys have been replaced, same as before in r.d brick. Roof
to be shingled on rear and the side opposite Mase.Ave. Are in bad
shape. Black as , . - lt shingles will. he used as the ones now on are
wood, wwtwi*x asphalt treated and impos ible to replace. The ones now
on are black. ( This work will be op the uphill and rear sides of
house . ) Will probably have to replace some gutters , which are now
wooden. The back porch will have to be repaired( off kitchen) . Wi' 1
Five to replace a door on second floor.
On the painting. Mrs.Godshali said she wants the stucco to be the
predominant color and wants ivory. Trim would be a medium brown. .both
of these as per sample . Blinds , doors , windows, etc. would be brown
GOO. Two coats of paint on stucco.
Meeting adjourned at 7143 P.M.
W i the lm i.na G.Thomas,Clerk