242 UNION STREET ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS 02370

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Rockland Historic Commission Meeting Minutes 19 December 2002

Those members in attendance were: Peter Dow; Gerry Martin, Tim Woodward, and George Dearth (Associate).

1. The meeting was called to order at 7: 15 PM.

2. Minutes: The Minutes of the 5 December 2002 were approved.

3. Treasurer's report: None

3. Old Business:

A. RHC Holiday Tom Review:
-Discussed all aspects of the event and suggestions for improvement next year .
-Good responses for the GAR tours, as well as the Springhettis and Hollands. RHC donated 2 arrangements to the families in appreciation for their efforts.
-Reviewed finances: net income was $304 for RHC and $42 for GAR.
-Resolved to:
-work more closely with PRIDE group and coordinate earlier on the date to coincide with the stroll.
-look at using the new Sons of Italy hall as the central area for refreshments and ticket sales -secure commitments from John Binney, the Donovan estate owners; and also homeowner on on Liberty Street -( and others ) earlier -arrange use of trolley -Put flyers in all mailboxes at Town Hall and distribute at the schools

B Weeb Site www.historicrockland.com:
-Hits to the site now at 2085: looks like slight increase likely due to tour publicity and additional links/sites adding our name (ehistory.com) - Rocklandnews.com named www.historicrockland .org as the ..Best Rockland Website.'.
-2 more inquiries in the guestbook. Jerry and Pete will review guestbook periodically and respond accordingly. 




-K of C expressed interest in a website, with the possibility  that, for a donation, RHC could provide host services on our server. Polyactive would need to boost our space. Jerry will review further and get more details.

C. RHC Sign (Hin2ham and Webster St) -At the most recent K of C meeting, they would like to improve current sign plans: both sides, and made of wood (not composite materials).
Curent price tag of $950 will likely become approx $2000, but K of C is willing to cover. Jerry will coordinate discussion with Park Dept and Rockland Gardens to make sure this change is agreeable to all.
'"business district. "

4. New Business:

A. Inquiry from Wesley Mcphee -

Received an inquiry asking if RHC would like some old deeds from l770-l800s from property in the E Water St. area. Peter will follow up with him.

B. 2003 Meeting Schedule -RHC approved the 2003 meeting schedule. Peter will forward to BOS and Town Clerks office.

C. L002 Annual Report - The RHC annual report is due on January 15. Peter will work on rough draft for the members to review at the next meeting.

5. Correspondence

6. Open Forum

7. Next Meeting: 119103 at 7 PM in the Town Hall Lounge.

8. Adjournment: A motion to adjourn was made and accepted. The time was 8:10 PM.

As recorded by;

Peter Dow Chairman of the RHC (Recorder of minutes)