242 UNION STREET ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS 02370

4/30/03

Rockland Historic Commission Meeting Minutes 24 April 2003

Those members in attendance were: Peter Dow, John Burrows, Jerry Martin, and George Dearth (Associate).

I. The meeting was called to order at 7:07 PM.

2. Minutes: The Minutes of the 27 February 2003 were approved.

3. Treasurer's report:

Working A/C:  623.14

Donation A/C:  2554.30
Postage:               19.59
Payables:          -239.70
Total:               2957.33


4. Old Business:
A. 1745 House Update -Jerry's son is available to work on the windows. He needs to inspect the windows to see if we can just install replacement windows or have to reframe.
-Jerry will renew contact with John Beam to see if he is interested in assisting with roofing job. Beam was not interested in the job at the last discussion, but it is worth another try.

B, Web Site www.historicrockland.com Update -3227 hits thus far.
-Due to space issues, Jerry will remove photos and make them available upon request. There was some discussion over the unauthorized use of the photos, as some have appeared elsewhere presumably after being copied from our site. Jerry will check with Steve regarding the use of watercolor base in order to trace the travel of the photos.
-Peter will follow up with Rockland Trust to see if there is any interest in hosting the site. The initial letter was sent 3/7/03, but there has been no response.
- We continue to receive fairly constant email traffic, some with inquiries as to town/family/house histories. Jerry will continue to forward these to Peter who win respond as best as possible.

C. RHC Sign (Hingham and Webster St) -Bill Wallace is working on the 2 sided mahogany sign (approx. cost $2300, being covered by K of C).
-Mass Sign has expressed interest in putting 2 half barrels on the island flowers. 




- Rockland Garden will be ready to plant annuals as soon as the weather cooperates.
-Agreement that there will be a need to publicize the sign and get some publicity for those groups who have contributed to this project.

D. Arcadia Publishing Project -Don Cann has a deadline of 5128 for the project. He currently has approximately 200 photos: We are not sure right now how many of the RHC photos will be used. Peter reviewed a large group of photos with Don, and Don selected approx. 30 photos to make his initial cut.
-Production of the book should be scheduled in time for the holiday season: RHC will discuss at a later date the use of book sales as a fundraiser (through discounted bulk purchase).

E. DAR/Jones Plaque -Peter set a date with Barbara Delorey from the DAR: Saturday 9/20103 win be the re-dedication. The Jones plaque win be mounted to a stone, placed in right front yard of the 1745 House.
-Peter win pick up the plaque from Dorothy Taylor for the meeting.
-OAR women requested that the RHC coordinate the use of the GAR Hall for a reception after the dedication ceremony. OAR win provide refreshments. Peter win contact Don Kusser from the GAR to set the date GAR has a meeting on 5114/03.

F . Alms House Future -Peter met with Dr . Compton and Rena Shea {North River) on March 7 to discuss the renovation of the A1ms House (windows, siding, heat, etc) in advance of the North River Collaborative signing a long term lease with the Rockland School Dept.
-Peter will report back to Rena if there are any restrictions on renovation to the structure, since it is on the National Register.

5. New Business: A. Ma~ Donation -Peter received a call from Lou Valanzola regarding a resident who wishes:
to donate a map to the Town. Peter suggested that Lou have them call the RHC/Peter directly and we will gladly accept it. Depending on the map, restoration/display can be discussed.

6 Correspondence

7. Open Forum

8. Next Meeting:

5/8/03 at 7 PM in the Town Hall Lounge.

9. Adjournment: A mot motion to adjourn was made and accepted. The time was:
8:05 PM.

As recorded by;

Peter Dow Chairman of the RHC

{Recorder of minutes)