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NORTH ANDOVER HISTORICAL COMMISSION MINUTES from January 8, 2018
NOT PRESENT - Pat Long
I. MINUTES _ The minutes were accepted as read.
II.197 HIGH STREET - Kathy Szyska, Jan Williams and Carol Majahad toured the
house at 197 High Street on December 18, 2017. They described to the Commission
members the condition of the interior of the house.
The Commission reviewed the terms of the Demolition Delay By-Law.
George Hughes , representing Jeff Co , told the Commission that his company if they
purchased the property, planned to demolish the existing structure and construct a
duplex on the property.
Kathy Szyska, Chairman,stated that a permit for demolition can only be granted to the
owner of the property.
After further discussion this matter was tabled until the February meeting of the
Commission.
III. OLD BURYING GROUND - The Commission will follow Mr. Santilli's directive and
send a letter to Mr. McGregor to make sure that his October, 2017 bid to install a gate
at the Old Burying Ground in the spring of 2018 remains the same.
IV. NORTH PARISH CHURCH CELL TOWER - After discussion the
Commission agreed that Kathy Szyska, Chairman, will contact the Town Attorney and
ask her to review the agreement document and give input and suggestions. C.J.
Gangi specifically mentioned that any agreement letter should be detailed and
specific.
NEW BUSINESS
V. NAMING THE NEW KINDERGARTEN - C.J Gangi moved that the
Commission support the name ANNE BRADSTREET KINDERGARTEN. The motion
passed unanimously. The unanimous suggestion will be forwarded to the School
Committee.
VI.THANKS - Anne mentioned that Richard Kulpinski, who recently passed away, for
many years planted begonias in the historical watering trough which was first
located on Main Street and then relocated to Chestnut Street. Mr. Kulpinski's faithful
gardening helped to preserve a piece of North Andover's history.
VII. MEETING ROOM - There was a discussion about the new "limit" of seven chairs in
the downstairs meeting room. This is not suitable for our public meetings if any
members of the public want to attend. Kathy offered to look into other available rooms in
Town Hall.
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE NORTH ANDOVER HISTORICAL COMMISSION WILL
BE HELD ON MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018, AT 7PM AT TOWN HALL.