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tough for regulatory reasons. <br /> Tom's idea is that the district is tied together by the story, but not necessarily contiguous. 0, <br /> thinks that Lowell has a non contiguous district,joined by the canalthought Mashpee River <br /> could connect the district <br /> Jessica asked if the purpose is to regulate zoning or just to recognize and show importance? You <br /> can honor other sites and places through the National Register. It does not however provide <br /> protection that a local district would provide. <br /> Russell Peter said the purpose is to create a historic district. There are some very significant <br /> areas within that require some regulatory power. <br /> Tom explained the main reason the Committee was created was because of design concerns <br /> within the area, then, when the Corn of going,there was a focus on the history. There is <br /> a pressure to get something done for this f town before something bad happens again. <br /> Earl thinks we want both, regulatory powli nd to honor and acknowledge certain sites. <br /> Keith Johnson asked, if the Main St, area becomes a historic district does that mean no/more <br /> building or are they regulated to certain architectural structures. <br /> Tom said the architectural style will be regulated. <br /> Jessica suggested working with the Historic Commission on historic site signs. A sign, with a <br /> picture and description conveying was once there, or is there now and recognize it and draw <br /> attention to it and interest in it. <br /> Russell said there may have been historic buildings in the district that are not there any longer. <br /> He thinks it is important to re-create a few of those buildings. <br /> Earl explained that the Old Indian Meetinghouse Authority started on a project like this. They <br /> visited upstate New York to view the signs they use at historic sites. They have all the <br /> information and began to pick out sites of importance. Most of then are within the historic <br /> district we're considering. <br /> Mary Kate said Bourne is discussing similar ideas and similar issues. You should establish <br /> criteria for the signs so people will recognize them. <br /> Tom suggesting brining this up with the County,to provide funds and a consistent design for <br /> signs. <br /> Earl asked for more details on the archeological assistance they provide. <br /> Jessica said if the town applies, MHC can help with funding for an archeological survey. It <br /> would be a sensitivity survey, would not be digging sites. She will provide Tom with the <br /> information. <br /> (Earl Mills left the meeting at 5:40 p.m.) <br /> Russell asked to see the baseline study which was done in the 1970's. The Mashpee Historic <br /> Commission has a copy of it. Rosemary said it is pretty basic and missed some of the oldest <br /> houses. <br /> Torn said houses were documented in the local comprehensive plan. Joe Polito has been taking <br /> pictures. <br /> 3 <br />