HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-08 Historical Commission Minutes North Andover Historical Commission August 8, 2023 meeting
Present: Ron Rudis(chairperson), Stan Limpert,Jay Dowd, Kathy Szyska, Anne Ericson
1. Meeting called to order at S:OOpm.
2. The request to add a name to the Kittredge Memorial was discussed. The request has been
withdrawn so no further action is required. At a future meeting the Commission will review any
additional information regarding the Memorial that was discovered by Jim Wefers during his
research.
3. Pamela and John Cahill discussed some of the issues that they have been having in their effort to
restore and renovate 169 Chestnut Street. They indicated that they may be applying for a
demolition permit in the future to demolish the entire structure. The Chair updated the Commission
on how the current demolition permit for the rear of the structure was approved without
Commission review, and the steps being taken to ensure that future demolition permits come before
the Commission.
4. Limpert made a motion to approve an invoice for the repair of the Dolly Farnum gravestone at the
Old Burial Ground, seconded by Szyska and approved 5-0.
5. The Commission discussed the communication from a representative of the North Parish Church
regarding proposed exterior renovations. The representative will be invited to provide more details
to the Commission at a future meeting.
6. New Business:
a. A motion was made by Limpert to approve the Minutes from the July 12, 2023 meeting,
seconded by Dowd, and approved 5-0.
b. Members raised a concern that an upcoming "North Andover Witchcraft History Tour"given
by Salem Historical Tours will be using the Old Burial Ground without prior approval by the
Commission. The Chair will contact the organization.
c. Anne Ericson discussed the Commission's oversight of the Old Burial Ground and received
permission from the Commission to print additional copies of the OBG brochure.
Meeting adjourned at 6:30
Documents Distributed
1. 2023-07-12 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf
2. FARNUM PROPOSAL.pdf
3. North Parish 2008 Deed Restriction.pdf