HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-10 Historical Commission Minutes North Andover Historical Commission April 10, 2024 meeting
Present: Ron Rudis(chairperson), Jay Dowd,Jim Wefer, Stan Limpert, Kathy Szyska,Anne Ericson
1. Meeting called to order at 5:00 pm.
2. Laurie Burzlaff presented a change to the roofing materials proposed for the Stevens Estate Stables.
The proposal is to use architectural shingles,the commission discussed their advantages vs. 3-tab
shingles. Dowd made a motion, seconded by Wefer to approve the change. Approved 6-0.
3. The Commission discussed the correspondence from Bradford Wakeman,the consensus was that it
was not in the scope of the Commission's charter to monitor broken windows at the Stevens Estate,
propose a Stevens Estate Advisory Committee, or to act on the gate usage at the Stevens Estate gate
house.
4. A letter to the building inspector regarding our concerns with the condition of the James Frye House
was reviewed. Limpert made a motion,seconded by Szyska to send the letter without modifications.
Approved 6-0.
5. Old Business
a. Tree removal at the Old Burial Ground was discussed, Kathleen Szyska has been in touch
with the DPW director and anticipates meeting with the DPW tree expert.
b. Ron Rudis updated the Commission on efforts to address the deterioration of the Primus
Stevens headstone at the Old Burial Ground.
6. Limpert made a motion, seconded by Szyska to approve the March 13, 2024 meeting minutes.
Approved 6-0.
Meeting adjourned at 5:31 pm
Documents Distributed
1. 2024-03-13 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf
2. Jame Frye House Letter_draft.pdf
3. Picture of shingle.jpg
4. Stevens Estate Historical Preservation Restriction.pdf
5. Stevens Estate Stables Roof- request for approval.pdf