HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-15 Historical Commission Minutes North Andover Historical Commission July 15, 2024 meeting
Present: Ron Rudis(chairperson), Jay Dowd,Jim Wefer, Stan Limpert, Kathy Szyska
Absent:Anne Ericson
1. Meeting called to order at 5:05 pm.
2. James Worden discussed his application for a Special Permit to the Planning Board under the Historic
Barn Overlay District, answering questions from the Commission. Wefer made a motion, seconded
by Limpert to provide a letter to James stating that in the North Andover Historical Commission's
opinion the proposed location at the Kittredge Farm, 56 Academy Rd complies with the definition of
"Historic Barn"given in paragraph 1 of 195-20.4(Article 20) Historic Barn Overlay District. Approved
5-0.
3. Old Business
a. Kathy Szyska provided an update on Old Burial Ground tree removal. She met with the
town's tree warden, who informed her that due to DPW policy the town will not remove
healthy trees. Kathy spoke with town counsel who suggested that prior to applying to the
CPC for funds the Commission should consult with Amy Maxner from the Conservation
Commission.
b. The Commission discussed the ongoing issues at 169 Chestnut Street, and proposed
contacting the Building Commissioner and Town Counsel to see if the town has any legal
recourse to force the owner to secure the property.
4. New Business
a. Szyska made a motion, seconded by Limpert to approve the use of the Old Burial Ground for
tours by the EN Trails&Sails program on the dates of Sept. 14 and 21 between the hours
of 10am and 2pm with the conditions that participants refrain from handling the
gravestones,that the tour is structured and that it is led by a tour guide. Approved 5-0.
b. Wefer made a motion, seconded by Dowd to approve the proposal from Fannin Lehner
Preservation Consultants to repair the Primus Stevens headstone at a cost of$1700.
Approved 5-0.
5. Limpert made a motion, seconded by Dowd to approve the May 15, 2024 meeting minutes.
Approved 5-0.
Meeting adjourned at 5:48 pm
Documents Distributed
1. 2024-05-13 Historical Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf
2. Historic Barn Overlay District Bylaw.pdf
3. Historical Commission July 15 2024 Agenda.pdf
4. NA Town Property Card.pdf
5. North Andover Historical Society barn opinion letter 6 21 24.pdf