Minutes
Minutes of the Wellfleet Historical Commission
Public Meeting Wellfleet Library, 55 West Main Street,
Wellfleet, MA 02667
Wednesday, June 7, 2017 – 5:00PM
Present: Lydia Vivante (co-chair), Thomas Siggia,
Anne Freyss, Jeff Tash, Dan Ranalli
Absent: Maria Burks, Nicholas Watkins
L. Vivante called the meeting to order at 5:02PM.
Outer Cape Building Supplies/Architectural Salvage
Program Proposal – Justin Post
L.Vivante and J.Post led a discussion on benefits to support
an Outer Cape Building supplies/Architectural Salvage
Program. A mission statement and nonprofit status would be
needed to continue this proposal. L. Vivante will discuss with
CPC and housing authority; J. Post will discuss Habitat
ReStore in Yarmouth and explore potential Wellfleet
location. Committee discussed many positive attributes for
this proposal.
Review of 05/23/2017 Historic Preservation workshop in
Brewster
L.Vivante, A. Freyss, T. Siggia attended workshop by
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Handouts were reviewed
by the committee comparing Wellfleet to other cape towns.
Overall positive feedback on event.
Outreach to Owners of Historic Properties updates
Mailing: On our mailing last month, 7 responses so far.
Mostly positive, many asking how to obtain plaques. Some
sharing old photos, old deeds and home history. A. Freyss
will meet with assessor office on date of homes, etc in
response to some of the letters. T.Siggia and A. Freyss will
work on a press release.
Pamet Point Road Form B's/ National Register Nomination
Project – Tabled until July meeting.
Mayo Beach Baker building research/ deed
A. Freyss located deed on Mayo Beach building. Read
attorney letter which stated building must retain its original
use. J. Tash will research to obtain historical photos of
building and any other information. Will review at next
month's meeting.
Town Hall Lawn Project, time capsules, other historic
resources
The above project was approved at town meeting. The
canon and marker needs to be preserved. Flag pole is not
original.
Secretary Report
May minutes were reviewed . J. Tash made motion to
approve, A. Freyss 2nd, all in favor 5-0
Treasurer's Report
Current balance is $500.
Budget of $2,897 was set aside for Oyster Shack project. L.
Vivante will investigate further.
Mail – correspondence
A discussion of public art/sculpture of “Wellfleet oyster man “
was tabled.
S. Verney letter to ZBA on affordable housing in the Paine
Hollow Historic District will be discussed at our July meeting.
Next meeting Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Senior Center
Adjournment: L. Vivante made motion to adjourn meeting,
D. Ranalli 2nd, all in favor 5-0 The meeting was adjourned at
6:00PM.
Respectfully submitted, Thomas Siggia, Secretary
________________ Lydia Vivante, Co-Chair
_________________ Maria Burks, Co-Chair