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HARRINGTON STUDY - DISTRICT FILES V,C/ The Evening News, Salem,Mass.,Thursday,August 7,1997 B3 Expandingon Harrington Court's history 7o the Editor: Court Flint St. Court, with it from 15 Friend St. to Har- As grateful as I am that Har- getting its current name tired added a truly hist Acrbuildi g rington Court is going to re- 1896. Nos. 1, 3 and 5 app main in Salem's McIntire His- around that same time, in an to the street. evival toric District, and pleasd Anne McCarthy Forbese a his- Victorian eclectic style.As f as I can d terrmine, struclture was built by slish GreekJoseph no toric found the housestion there to be of tions, fires, etc., on ert, there weregthe street factory owneron 0 on Friend Street an historic nature, I feel sev- up through a few months be while 6the Harrington Corth lourt was eral clarifications and correc- fore the e 1914 Great atlFi however, "new" to the street in 1914, it tions are in order. Edward w. Carberg thThe old Salem e late 1800s called rHarrington Buxton House built c.1845) was hardly a new dwelling.Salem i SPORTS Moving on Little League all-stars chalk up big wins —Page D1 EWS Bringing the North Shore Together $2.40 per week home delivered 50 Cents shington's Naval Base ids a di- Washington's Naval Base. It was erly." ich com- the base from which the Hannah A drawing of the planned sign is place of and other vessels were all recom- being kept under wraps until As- missioned under the flag of the sistant City Planner Debra Hurl- actually American colonies,"Goss said. hurt meets Thursday with repre- inly more And he likes the link with Presi- sentatives of the four civic groups n omer of dent George Washington. that have agreed to fund the pro- y.. At the "The name Washington is an at- ject. 'being out- tention-getter. I think people will Representatives of the Rotary veren't the ask what association did Wash- Club, Kiwanis Club, Lions Club a group of ington have with Beverly," Goss and Masons will have final ies," Goss said."I'm hoping it will be another approval of the design and the cost. way to focus attention on what I Plans are for a 6-by-4'A-foot sign called— think is a very rich history in Bev- SIGN, page A8 I V Report sa s y Salem homes are historic Residents' chances of pulling out of McIntire district seen as slim By GREGORY LIAKOS Council,the only body that can re News staff draw historic districts, to vote them out. With Forbes' report, SALEM —Harrington Court's that seems unAely. modest homes may not be the The McIntire District was estab- r fi grand Federalists of nearby lished in 1981 and includes more Chestnut Street. But they're still than 400 properties around worthy of staying in this city's Chestnut, Essex and Federal renowned Historic District,a con- streets. It's named after Samuel sultant hired by the city says. McIntire (1757-1811), the famed The city tapped expert Anne Mc- Federalist architect and wood- Carthy Forbes in April to respond carver who designed some of the to a call by Harrington Court resi- area's best-known homes and dents to pull out of the McIntire buildings. Historic District, which draws Harrington Court sits on the thousands of tourists and Amer- edge of the district, and residents ican architecture buffs every year. say the four modest houses there The residents'complaints about really don't fit in with the grand the stringent requirements of the old Federalist homes that define it. district have raised questions They no longer want to be re- about just exactly what is historic quired to go to the Historical Com- and worth preserving. mission for approval every time Forbes comes down clearly on they want to put up a fence,paint the side of the preservationists. their houses or do other external She says in a report that she work on their homes.And the only "found no justification for the re- way they can be freed of that moval of Harrington Court from process is to remove the street the Historic District short of the from the district. fact that a majority of the present One resident wants the street to owners desire it. remain in the district but the rest Neeney "It should be noted, however, want to secede.It is the fust time that owners change periodically." that members of the district have Of course,that conclusion won't asked to withdraw. make the owners living there now Forbes, who helped Concord happy.They want the Salem City H6ISTOR tieian. 11111 A2 Monday,July 14,1997 The Evening News, Salem,Mass. 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And they no longer want to tury bungalow-style home, and is SALEM — David Gannon III buildings to respond to a push by be required to go to the Historical now looking for support. He may may be looking over his shoulder its residents to secede from the dis- Commission for approval every get it, since many of the city's his- when he waters his lawn this trict.Their move is prompted by time they want to build a fence,fix toric preservationists are expected summer. what they say are onerous restric- a gutter, or do any work visible to line up against Harrington's The Harrington Court man may tions on exterior painting,building from a public way. Court's attempt to remove itself just be the only homeowner on his and additions. Gannon sees things differently. from the district. tiny street who wants to keep it Harrington Court tuns off Flint Harrington Court's homes may The consultant's report is ex- part of the city's designated his- Street just above Bridge Street. It not be Federalist,but they are im- pected to be released in June, and toric district. sits on the edge of the historic dis- portant, he says. They were built will be discussed in several public Gannon has formed what he trict that includes Federal, after the Great Fire of 1914 that de- meetings. The City Council will. calls the Samuel McIntire Historic Chestnut and Essex streets. stroyed much of that area, and so have final say over whether Har District Preservation Committee. The district is named after represent another part of Salem's rington Court can pull out. As of today, it's a committee of Samuel McIntire (1757-1811), the history,Gannon argues. In the meantime, Gannon expects one. renowned Federalist architect and "There's a great diversity in the to co-exist peacefully with the folks' "The rules are strict,"he says of woodcarver,who designed some of district," Gannon says. "If age on the other side of the debate. inclusion in the historic district. the area's homes and buildings. were the only criteria, the whole "My neighbors are my neigh- "But I don't think they are unbear- But residents of Harrington character of the neighborhood bors, and we respect each other's able." Court say their modest houses re- would be destroyed." opinions,"he says. Catholic church chooses to preserve old steeple By TOM DALTON ture of what it looked like origi- News staff nally and will try to make it look the same again." the Baptist Although church ofricials de- h 1' t tate the cost of the pro- dly exceeds$30,000. air has been a ate y nder- C4 Friday,May 2,1997 The Evening News, Salem,Mass. Danvers Reporter's:Notebook Committee Wraps What people are talking about this week By PETER DeMARCO Town Counsel Michael LeHane, p. News staff though,said the special education to By CYNTHIA GARBER and PETER DeMARCO budget can't be singled out and ar News staff DANVERS—It's not that Betsy that the petition isn't _egal. The Geheb's warrant article to clarify committee followed his advice and s; That fust week of Maple Street construction sure was a doozy, special education costs isn't a good rejected the petition, a: huh?Don't worry:traffic delays will begin soon enough. thought, most Finance Committee "(We) thought it was good to st, According to the DPW, excavation will begin Tuesday,May 6 at members said. have information,"said chairman the intersection of Conant and Maple streets.There will be two-way The problem is,it isn't legal. Michael Daley, "But some were traffic in the square,but expect delays.Conant Street traffic will bE On Thursday night, the com- still concerned that pulling money foie detoured down Alden Street to Park Street,then to High Street mittee wrapped up its review of apart in the budget tends to put Da Water service on Conant Street from Maple to Damon will be shut the 48 Town Warrant articles for one group work(againsti another." th( down from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m.Door hangers will be delivered to 13 busi- the May 19 Annual Town Meeting. Geheb said she wasn't too disap- mil nesses and residents who will be w''-thout water. By and large, most articles gener- pointed by the committee's action " Throughout the summer,watch this space for weekly updates on ated little discussion or contro- "I understand where they're at. me the Maple Street water main project. versy. They don't have a choice," she spe ■ ■ ■ Geheb's citizens petition article, said. "I feel good because when I sai School Business Manager Richard Warren is sporting a black eye however,received a"no action"as began putting the warrant article Gel thanks to Max,t>a family's Golden Retriever.Max did his best to en- opposed to a "favorable recom- together, the information(about 7 gage Warren in a spirited game of ball while Warren was on his mendation"from the committee. how high special educations costs qui knees gardening.Max plunged face first into Warren,causing him to The article calls for the town to are)wasn't out there.Now it's has pei see stars and resulting in the shiner. separate special education costs been highlighted in the Globe,the uc! ■ ■ ■ from the rest of the school budget. Salem News,the Herald." It'; Amanda Dalrymple,a student of Danvers High School Spanish Geheb proposed the article about The committee voted favorably v teacher John Male, received an honorable mention in the High six weeks ago, when it appeared on every other article. School Division of the Annual Poster Contest sponsored by the Mass- that a$680,000 increase in the fiscal A request to give$18.000 to t achusetts Foreign Language Association. Other students of Mele year 1998 special education would North Shore Regional CoriVP whose work was entered in the wntest were Kira Halbon,Candy harm the regular education Council was batted arnnr, " Mercier,Matthew Rajotte and Heather Sargent. budget. gaining approval.T The theme of this year's contest was "A Celebration of Lan- guages."The association, comprised of more than 2,000 foreign lan- • guage teachers from all over New England,received more than 30C contest entries from students in grades K-12. 11► ■ ■ ■ . Residents of the Twin Oaks Nursing Home a ' May 13 when they will school senior.The rP a-Thorn t Ju. A2 Wednesday,November 11,1998 The Evening News, Salem,Mass. From Page One Salem: Homeowners challenge district ' Continued from page Al in with the old Federalist homes that Forbes also noted that home- Salem architect and woodcarver define it. The homes were built in owners living on Harrington Court Samuel McIntire, it includes more the late 19th and early 20th century. at the time the McIntire District { than 400 properties,some of which The city hired preservation con- was drawn wanted to be part of it. McIntire designed. sultant Ann McCarthy Forbes to Just because a majority of home- Proponents say the district's limi- study whether to allow Harrington owners want out now doesn't jus- tations on exterior work have helped Court to secede last year. Forbes, tify changing the district,she said. preserve some of the country's best who helped shape Concord's his- After seeing Forbes'report,Ward early architecture amid Salem's toric district, said that while the 2 Councilor Regina Flynn decided many economic ups and downs. small street's homes are different, against bringing the Harrington But Harrington Court sits on the they contribute to the district's Court petition to the council floor. edge of the district,and residents say "historical significance and archi- Only the City Council can change its four modest houses really don't fit tectural character." the city s four historic districts. Manning: Looking back at World War I Continued from page Al won't move,"he recalls. "But turn weren't so lucky. your back and theyllfollow you" "You see all these young fellas This Veterans Da "She didn't think much of it"here Snipers were the biggest threat. lying on the ground who had been calls. And though Manning had a rifle,it killed,"he says. "It was terrible." In France,Manning served in the was useless if he couldn't find the But it wasn't all bad. Manning, U.S.Army's 305 Infantry,77th Divi- soldiers shooting at him- who had sung in the St. Peter's sion,a supply company that brought "It wouldn't be long before you Church choir since he was a boy, ot unlimited local food and other goods to soldiers on the heard the bullets whizzing past hooked up with a fellow soldier flront lines. you," he says. "Damn sharp- from California who had been a fe- Manning trekked every daythrough shooters. That's what they called male impersonator before the war. rocky hills on a loaded cart pulled by them.You couldn't see them, but They traveled through France an4 two mules.He learned as much about you could hear the bullets." performed for the troops. the animals as he did about warfare. Manning was never hit, but he "He could sing pretty good,," Rights & weekends kee ou You pull and pull and pull and they walked past plenty of men who Manning says. "And though they say you shouldn't blow your own horn,I sang pretty good.,, • The armistice on the Western Front was declared 80 years ago I f today. Manning, who lives today closer to the home bonto at the John Bertram House on Salem Common,doesn't remember ' � where he was that AButIhiecaIls lingering in months before hea v"< the Aquitainia. MINUTES! �� "I met a lot of w.� France," he- t 1 1 1 1 was.nic ` + t + + Salem ` 6 c Danvers ? Peabody At Home Mystery Memorial School Trailer park City plans Blow your own way surrounds candidate owners to begin to fix up Making peace with leaf blowers new business drops out improvements fire station ; -Page 61 —Page C3 —Page C5 —Page C4 —Page C2 Thursday in This Weekend: Tribute to Elvis,Sinatra coming to Danversport _fFor complete guide to local news In today's edition, see the Browser on Page C1 The SalemE WS VENING E Bringing the North Shore Together Salem,Massachusetts www.salemnews.com Wednesday, November 11,1998 $2.60 per week home delivered 50 Cents Harrington Court homeowners challenge Salem's historic district By GREGORY LIAKOS The Lussiers say subjecting their The Lussiers want that decision The Lussiers want the local law News staff modest home to the same rigorous The Lussiers say subjecting their modest home reversed. But their suit goes fur- defining the district declared in- building standards as the grand to the ther by saying the McIntire Dis- valid, and the court to determine SALEM—A couple who tried to Federalist and Colomale same rigorous building standards as the era houses g trict's limits have"deprived(them) their property"was not validly in- pull their neighborhood out of the on Chestnut, Essex and Federal grand Federalist and Colonial-era houses on of the use of their property,without cluded"within it. celebrated McIntire Historic Dis- streets violates their constitutional due process of law,and in violation Their lawyer is Peabody's trict have asked a court to declare rights. Chestnut, Essex and Federal streets violates of the U.S.Constitution,the Consti- Nicholas Decoulos,an experienced the district unconstitutional as it's Their home "is not a building tution of Massachusetts;'and state property rights advocate who suc- their constitutional rights. law. �,hy challenged a Peabody law Drawn. distinctive in character and is not g George and Pamela Lussier want a design which is compatible with "The plaintiffs cannot use their restricting buildings near wet- a Superior Court judge to do what other areas of the historic district," the Historic Commission denied dows were "inappropriate"under property without spending exces- lands. the city wouldn't do last year: re- the Lussiers say in a lawsuit filed their plan to put up new vinyl win- the district's standards and didn't sive sums of money, which would Salem established the McIntire draw the historic district so tiny Monday. dows on their home. The commis- constitute the hardship the not be economically feasible,"the District in 1981.Named after famed Harrington Court is no longer in it. The couple went to court after sion's Oct.21 ruling said the win- Lussiers claimed. suit states. SALEM,page A2 VETERANS DAY A doughboy's story: `It was terrible' PA 5 Harrington CourtFY° aqe r Salem, MA 01970 MAY 0 2 1996 April 26, 1996 uaiam r diilidlddl Salem City Hall ATTN Jane Guy & Historic Committee One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Re: Removing Harrington Court, Salem, MA from Historic District Jane and Committee: Recapping our meeting of 04/17/96, let this serve as the letter requested by you and your committee to start the proceedings to remove Harrington Court from the Historic District. Sic a y, /' �'!'J�E't ZL—,��iiG/111� Pamela A. Lussier We, the property owners of Harrington Court are requesting that our houses be removed from the Historic District. P erty owner & address Date -41?&,C4eV 5 occr l�n cJ 3 y 2c� CITY OF SALEM yowl �. FEB 18 1997 In City Council, February 13, 1997 Ordered: That the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) is hereby appropriated from"Fund Balance Reserved For Appropriation - Free Cash" Account (01-2-3245- 0000) to a new "Historical Commission-Management" Account(01-4-4129-304) in accordance with the recommendation of His Honor the Mayor. In City Council February 13, 1997 Adopted under suspension of the rules Approved by the Mayor on February 18, 1997 ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW CITY CLERK I �o�]T DEC 1 0 1996 y= � CITY OF SALEM U nk- a'yjt� In City Council, l�c L• �9y Ordered: That the Salem Planning Department examine the architectural significance and appropriateness of including the residences of Harrington Court in Salem's McIntyre Historic District. This investigation will include the hiring of an independent consultant to conduct this investigation. The fees for such a study are not to exceed$2000.00. The consultant will report back to the Planning Department within 60 days after the execution of a signed contract with their completed study. In City Council December 5, 1996 Adopted Approved by the Mayor on December 9, 1996 ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURKINSHAW CITY CLERK .&,7a+ ANNE WCARTHY FORBES PRESERVATION CONSULTANT 15 MARTIN STREET ACTON,MA 01720 y. 508-263-1227 �a e September 6, 1997 Jane Guy, Assistant Director, Preservation Planning City of Salem One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Dear Jane: As we discussed, I am enclosing an invoice for my services in preparing the Harrington Court Historic District Study Report. I submit this with the understanding that, pending the outcome of upcoming City Council meeting I may be participating in up to three public meetings in the near future. Sinc , Anne M. Forbes encl. ANNE McCARTHY FORBES PRESERVATION CONSULTANT 25 MARTIN STREET ACTON,MA 01720 508-263-2227 INVOICE TO: City of Salem FROM: Anne McCarthy Forbes FOR: Consulting services rendered in writing Historic District Study for Harrington Court: AMOUNT OWED: $ 1064.00 vy V / Ain e McCarthy Forbes, Con6ltant Date ra'ag% ANNE WCARTHY FORBES PRESERVATION CONSULTANT 25 MARTIN STREET ACTON,MA 01720 508-263.2227 R _ �r pp �r.:�'Ism �e 4'4ra JUN 23 1997 Salem Planning Dept. June 19, 1997 Jane A. Guy Assistant Director, Preservation Planning City of Salem One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Dear Jane: Enclosed is the Preliminary Study Report for the McIntire District reduction proposal. I have made two copies for you--one with original photographs, the other with color-xeroxed photos. Both are in report covers that can easily be removed for photocopying. Please let me know how you view the next steps in this process. I will hold off on submitting an invoice until we discuss public hearing schedules, etc. For the moment I am assuming that I will not send in an invoice until after a final report is done. S' y, e Forbes encl. CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS PLANNING DEPARTMENT �,co CRAIG L.WHEELER g f a ONE SALEM GREEN City Planner 3 s 01970 '_� - �+ �l�o (508)745-9595 Ext.311 ,a� Fax(508)740-0404 June 25, 1997 Salem City Council City of Salem 93 Washington St. Salem, MA 01970 Dear Madams/Sirs: As per City Council Order dated December 5, 1997, enclosed please find a copy of the Preliminary Study Report which examines the architectural significance and appropriateness of including the residences of Harrington Court in Salem's McIntire Historic District. Please let me know if I should direct the Salem Historical Commission to proceed with process for the reduction of the district or if we should heed the recommendation of the City's hired consultant whose opinion was that the properties should remain in the district. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance in this matter. Sincerely, 90-6S Craig L. Wheeler City Planner cc: Regina Flynn, Ward Two Councillor Helen Sides, Chair, Salem Historical Commission FAX TRANSMISSION SALEM PLANNING DEPARTMENT ONE SALEM GREEN SALEM. MA 0 1970 508 745-9595 EXT. 31 1 FAX: 508 740-0404 To: Judith McDonough Date: May 29, 1997 Fax#: 617 727-5128 Pages: 11, including this cover sheet. From: Jane A. Guy Subject: Harrington Court Study COMMENTS: Enclosed please fwd a copy of the draft preliminary study report which examines whether Harrington Court should be removed from the local historic district. I am not looking for official comments from MHC at this time- I just need to know if the draft meets the format requirements. Please respond at your earliest convenience as we are getting pressure to proceed with the process. Thank you for your assistance. erl eZ, 31jaIM Purchase Requfsftlon CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Suppow: Department: Street and No.: Appropriation: City and State: Zip Code: Date: P/O No.: Phone Number: Rea No.: Date Required: Terms: F.O.B.: Suggested Vendor: Confirmation Yes❑ No❑ Vendor Number. Deliver To: Contact QUANTITY ITEMS(GIVE FULL DESCRIPTION,CATALOG NUMBERS AND OTHER DATA) UNR PRICE TOTAL The undersigned hereby certifies that funds are avaNable from appropriations made In accordance with law for the Items requisitioned above. roer.tsA RequMloner. Department Head: e Purchase Requisition CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS Supptler: Department: Street and No.: Appropriation: City and State: Zip Code: Date: P/O No.: Phone Number Req No.: Date Required: Terms: F.O.B.: Suggested Vendor: Confirmation Yes❑ No❑ Vendor Number: Deliver To: Contact QUANTITY ITEMS(GIVE FULL DESCRIPTION,CATALOG NUMBERS AND OTHER DATA) UNIT PRICE TOTAL `3J The undersigned hereby certifies that funds are avaNa om appropriations made In accordance with law for the items requisitioned above. r 419A Requisitioner. Department Head: Investigate the historical and architectural significance and appropriateness of including the residences of Harrington Court in the McIntire Historic District. This study will utilize the building survey forms, historic districts study report and other information on file at the Salem Planning Department as well as additional information that may be found at the Peabody Essex Museum or other sources. Note: These residences are already included in the district, and the study shall address the appropriateness of these properties remaining within the district. Prepare a study report in accordance with the State Historic Districts Act M.G.L. c 40C and the guidelines for local historic district establishment(or reduction) contained in the Massachusetts Historical Commission publication Establishing Local Historic Districts. The report should contain the following sections: Introduction, Methodology, Significance, Justification of Boundaries, and Options and Recommendations for the Salem Historic District Ordinance. The report should also include slides showing the general setting of the district and a sample of the district's individual properties in order to assist the Massachusetts Historical Commission in reviewing the district proposal. Report is to be submitted to the Salem Planning Department within 60 days after receipt of purchase order. Attend up to three public meetings to present report findings and answer questions on the report. Lisa MauscIf 20 Terrace Park Reading, MA 01867 617-942-2173 Kim Brengle Northfields Preservation 10 Barr St. Salem, MA 01970 508 741-4355 Leslie Donovan 123 South St., 4th Floor Boston, MA 02111 617-482-0910 Fax: 617 423-4807 5C CITY OF SALEM DEC 10 1996 3 In City Council, Ordered: That the Salem Planning Department examine the architectural significance and appropriateness of including the residences of Harrington Court in Salem's McIntyre Historic District. This investigation will include the hiring of an independent consultant to conduct this investigation. The fees for such a study are not to exceed $2000.00. The consultant will report back to the Planning Department within 60 days after the execution of a signed contract with their completed study. In City Council December 5, 1996 Adopted Approved by the Mayor on December 9, 1996 eOA ATTEST: DEBORAH E. BURRINSHAW CITY CLERK PRELIMINARY STUDY REPORT: REDUCTION OF WINTIRE HISTORIC DISTRICT SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS prepared for the City of Salem by Anne McCarthy Forbes, Preservation Consultant June 19, 1997 i 9 'n Harrington Court,view to north TABLE OF CONTENTS Preliminary Study Report Page Introduction 1 Process for reduction of a Historic District 1 Study methodology 2 Background 3 Property index of the proposed district 4 Map of proposed district reduction 5 Summary of historic and architectural significance of Harrington Court 6 Conclusions and recommendations 7 Appendices Locus map: Salem's historic districts Salem Assessor's Map #26 (detail) History of Salem Historical Commission Actions: Harrington Court Selected Bibliography Letter from Harrington Court property owners to Salem Historical Commission, 4/26/96 Salem Historical Commission Ordinance, 1971 M.G.L. c. 40C: the Historic Districts Act, 1960; amended 1971, 1983, and 1987 Inventory forms (B-forms) for Harrington Court, from Survey of Historical and Architectural Resources of Salem Photographs INTRODUCTION In April, 1996, the Salem Historical Commission received a letter from owners of the four properties on Harrington Court requesting that the Commission start the process to have their properties deleted from the McIntire Historic District. The McIntire District, a 400+ property expansion of two previous historic districts, Chestnut Street (established 1971) and Federal Street Area (established 1976), was created in 1981 pursuant to the Historic Districts Act, Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40C, the statute which governs the formation, operation, and expansion or reduction of local historic districts in the commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under the provisions of G.L. c. 40C, the procedure for amending the boundaries of a Local Historic District must include the preparation of a Historic District Study Report, in which the significance of the buildings, structures, or sites in question is examined. The local commission having jurisdiction over the historic district is responsible for conducting the study, drafting the report, and holding a public hearing, unless the commission itself recommends otherwise. In the case of Harrington Court, the Salem Historical Commission denied the property owners' request, and recommended that the boundary change question be taken directly to the Salem City Council. In December, 1996, the Salem City Council ordered that the Salem Planning Department hire a consultant to investigate the architectural significance and appropriateness of including the properties on Harrington Court in the district. This study and preliminary report have consequently been conducted under the City of Salem, through the Salem Planning Department. PROCESS FOR REDUCTION OF A HISTORIC DISTRICT Under G.L. c. 40C, the Salem Historic District Ordinance, and the Massachusetts Historical Commission's guidelines for establishing historic districts,the following steps must be followed to change the boundaries of a historic district in Salem: 1. An investigation must be conducted and a preliminary Study Report prepared; 2. The Study Report is then submitted to the City Council to determine if they wish to proceed with the process. If so, the Salem Historical Commission, as the Study Committee, will submit copies of the Study Report to the Massachusetts Historical Commission and the Salem Planning Board, seeking their comments. Copies are also to be made available to the public at the Salem Public Library and the Salem Planning Department; 1 3. At least sixty days after the report has been received by the Massachusetts Historical Commission, the Study Committee must hold a public hearing on the proposal and the Study Report, with written notice to all property owners in the district at least fourteen days before the hearing; 4. After the public hearing has been held, the Study Report may be revised, incorporating the comments and recommendations; 5. The Final Report is then submitted to the City Council for consideration and vote. A two-thirds majority is required for passage of any amendment to the district boundaries; 6. If passed, the map of the amended district boundaries and the Final Study Report should be sent to the State Attorney General's office for review; 7. No change in boundaries of a historic district will become effective until a map of the revised boundaries has been filed with the city clerk and recorded in the county registry of deeds. STUDY METHODOLOGY The investigation of factors to be considered in determining the appropriateness of deleting the Harrington Court properties from the McIntire Historic District centered on an examination of their historical and architectural significance, and on an assessment of their contribution to the goals, context, and historic character of the McIntire Historic District. As these four buildings are fairly late in the historic development of downtown Salem, many of the documents pertaining to the city's architecture are of minimal relevance; thus the main sources consulted were the Massachusetts Historical Commission B-forms, from the Survey of Historical and. Architectural Resources of Salem (1976; updated and expanded 1996), along with maps, atlases, and street directories. Most of the conclusions concerning the physical condition, architectural character, and integrity of the properties and their context were based on exterior observations during a site visit to the area. Judgments about their evolution also relied on general knowledge about the historical periods and patterns that produced the buildings' architectural features. In addition to the B-forms, other documents examined included ordinances, study reports, and Historical Commission records pertaining to the McIntire Historic District and the proceedings of the Salem Historical Commission. 2 BACKGROUND Harrington Court first came under Historic District designation in 1976, as part of the original Federal Street Area Historic District. Although the two short side streets of Gifford and Harrington Courts and the adjacent block of Flint Street bad not been included in the initial district proposal, at a 1975 public hearing residents of the area expressed concern that these small side streets, which illustrated important aspects of the area's development and contributed considerable architectural character to the overall appearance of the neighborhood, should be included along with the more major thoroughfares. After a poll showed that a majority of the owners in the additional area were in favor of inclusion, the proposed boundaries were extended north from Federal Street to Bridge Street to include the Hacker School property at 52-56 Flint Street, and ten properties on Harrington and Gifford Courts (Photos 1-6, 8). In 1981, the Federal Street Area Historic District was combined with the earlier Chestnut Street District and 249 additional structures to form the McIntire Historic District. In its Study Report at that time, the study committee noted the precedent of the Federal Street district in recognizing the importance of designating an entire historic neighborhood that would include some side streets as well as the main roads. Tice formation of the McIntire district took the concept even further by including a large number of smaller lanes and side streets. The 1981 report also emphasized the significance of buildings within the district that dated to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, including some erected in the wake of the 1914 fire (Photos 10, 11). The report went on to emphasize that a large historic district with over 400 resources "enhances the finest architecture as well as the vernacular," thus embracing the concept of historic district designation for buildings from all economic and stylistic categories. (Chestnut Street Area Historic District: Preliminary Report, and McIntire Historic District: Final Report, page 1). 3 PROPERTY INDEX: HARRINGTON COURT Properties proposed for removal from the McIntire Historic District are listed by Salem Assessor's map and parcel number, Massachusetts Historical Commission number, and street address. Also included are the historic name, approximate date of construction, a brief description with alterations noted, and an assessment of condition. Map & Parcel # MHC # Address Historic Name 26-569 HU 1585 1 Harrington Court Frank Hutchinson House Ca. 1895. 1 1/2-story cross-gabled, shingled cottage with corner entry porch, showing influence of Shingle Style. Window and door alterations; fair condition. Early 20th- century garage. 26-568 HU 1584 3 Harrington Court Frank B. Flint House Ca. 1895. 1 1/2-story vernacular gable-end, 2-bay house with some elements of Shingle or vernacular Queen Anne Style. Clapboard and shingle. Some window replace- ment. Fair condition. 26-567 HU 1583 5 Harrington Court Mendell S. Webber House Ca. 1895. 2-story, 2-bay gable-end vernacular Victorian house with facade-width porch. Aluminum siding with some loss of trim details; modern iron porch columns and rails. Fair condition. 26-570 HU 1586 6 Harrington Court J.A. Millard House Ca. 1915. Colonial Revival 2 1/2-story six- by two-bay, side-gabled house with recessed end bay. Synthetic siding; rear additions. Good condition. 4 Properties proposed for deletion ---- V �� •r<rI;�i ❑ O +r•«r n I.r lY '•4. l J' e. L 1 o ! I+I: •�`"r i V �� ` i ._. < ❑ i qRh f"] McIntire Historic District U. L:3 wrt nnucR O o„ j o•w, i ' 4 Map of Proposed District Reduction SUMMARY OF HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE OF HARRINGTON COURT Harrington Court, a short lane off the east side of Flint Street between Federal and Bridge Streets, consists of four properties totaling approximately a third of an acre. Rather than illustrating the earlier high-style architecture for which so much of the McIntire district is known, this cluster of buildings is representative of the "in-fill' residential development that took place in the later decades of the nineteenth, and the beginning of the twentieth century in downtown Salem. By the 1880's, the streetfronts in the area south of the North River had been filled with houses, and virtually the only land left open for new construction was on parcels that had formerly been part of the lots for older buildings. In the case of Harrington Court, that land was a remnant of the old "Dean's Field" on which the Hacker School (52-56 Flint Street) had been built in the 1820's. By the mid-1890's the former school property was owned by Richard Harrington, who apparently divided out the houselots for the first three houses here and developed them himself. While the gable-end houses at#s 1, 3, and 5 Harrington Court are modest,vernacular single-family residences of ca. 1895, their very lack of high-style ornamentation or expensive materials bears testimony to their origins as affordable rental or re-sale houses put up by a single owner. Typically,they are packed close together, maximizing the potential of the land off a major side street, just as the buildings east of them on Gifford Court had done two decades earlier (Photos 1-3; 5, 6). In terms of the patterns of Salem's economic and demographic development, the presence of this trio of houses provides visual evidence that as late as the mid-1890's there was still a demand for modest, middle-class housing in the heart of Salem's downtown. The city's transition to a manufacturing economy in the late industrial period was still continuing at that time, and jobs were plentiful. These three houses later acquired additional significance as survivors of a type of housing that once existed in greater numbers in the west part of the McIntire District, many of which were lost in the devastating 1914 fire. By the time rebuilding was taking place in the fire- damaged area, the once-ubiquitous 1 1/2-story gable-end house,with brick foundation, 2-over-2 windows, bay windows in the parlor or dining room, front or comer entry porches, and lingering Queen Anne or Shingle Style decorative elements, had largely gone out of fashion. Craftsman cottages and modest versions of Colonial Revival houses and cottages were filling the need for affordable single-family housing instead. Thus,while they are clearly not high-style buildings or significant examples of the work of a master designer, the three 1890's houses on Harrington Court tell much about one small-scale development trend in Salem's downtown, and are significant as surviving examples of a house-type from an era that is well within the range of historic periods included in the McIntire Historic District. 6 The shift in architectural character from the Queen Anne and Shingle Style influences seen in buildings built in Salem shortly before the 1914 fire to the Colonial Revival fashion that had taken hold by 1915 is vividly illustrated by the contrast between 1 through 5 Harrington Court and the latest of the four buildings on the street, the Millard House at #6 (Photo 4). Built in about 1915, and today the best-preserved of the four, 6 Harrington Court is an excellent example of the prevailing Colonial Revival taste of the early modern period. Harking back to the form and massing of both colonial and early-nineteenth-century 21/2-story side-gabled houses,the Millard House is also true to the revivalist ethic in its mimicking of details from earlier eras--as seen in its center chimney, sidelighted, paneled entry, 6-over-6-sash windows, and deep, boxed cornice with returns. Compared to many historic districts in Massachusetts, the McIntire Historic District is an extremely diverse neighborhood in terms of the date, style, economic origins, and physical integrity of its over 400 buildings. Elegant Federal-period residences designed by Samuel McIntire and others stand here in close proximity to modest vernacular houses ranging in date from the early Colonial era through the early modern period, and several small, non-contributing houses of the 1950's through 1970's are even scattered through the west part of the district. Many of the large mansions have been restored to their original splendor. Other buildings from all eras, however, still bear the marks of decades of deferred maintenance, or have acquired modern changes, such as synthetic siding and replacement doors and windows, that have diminished their character (Photos 7, 9). In microcosm, Harrington Court displays about the same degree of physical integrity as the district as a whole. (See Property Index: Harrington Court, page 4). Two of the houses have synthetic siding; two retain authentic wood clapboards or shingles. 1 and 3 Harrington Court have undergone some window and door replacement; the Webber House at #5 has modem replacement porch posts and rails, and has lost some trim due to siding installation. Judged in the context of the entire McIntire District, however, the houses of Harrington Court fall well within both the range of historic and architectural significance, and the varying degrees of physical integrity that exist throughout the district. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Harrington Court is a somewhat altered section of the McIntire Historic District which nonetheless contributes to both the historical significance and architectural character of the district as a whole. The condition of its four buildings is consistent with the broad range of integrity found in the McIntire district, and their construction dates fall well within the established historic period of significance for the district. An examination of the twenty-one-year record for the time Harrington Court has been 7 under historic district designation has revealed no misconduct on the part of the Salem Historical Commission in regard to the properties. (See Appendix: History of Salem Historical commission Actions: Harrington Court). On the contrary, except for the denial of a proposed change that would not have conformed to Salem's Historic District Guidelines, Certificates have been issued in response to all applications submitted for the four properties on the street, and the commission has provided other support to the owners' preservation efforts, as well. This study has thus found no justification for the removal of Harrington Court from the historic district short of the fact that a majority of the present owners desire it. It should be noted, however, that owners change periodically. Three of these properties have changed hands since 1976, only one of two joint owners of the fourth property has retained ownership since that time, and the desire of future property owners to have their properties designated as part of a historic district is impossible to predict. For the above reasons, it is therefore the recommendation of this study that Harrington Court should remain part of the McIntire Historic District, and that the Salem Historical Commission continue to work with the property owners as reviewers, advisors, and educators in the historic preservation process. 8 APPENDICES WASHINGTON HISTORIC D RI D ET RI D C CINTIRE HISTORIC DISTRICT d . 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CHURCH Salem Assessor's Map #26 (detail) HISTORY OF SALEM HISTORICAL COMMISSION ACTIONS: HARRINGTON COURT In the twenty-one years that Harrington Court has been under Historic District Designation, the Salem Historical Commission has reviewed very few applications for certificates for changes to its four properties. The record of applications and certificates, on file with the Salem Planning Department and Historical Commission, is as follows: 1 Harrington Court 1978: Certificate of Appropriateness issued for a six-foot high stockade fence to replace a picket fence. (No Building Permit issued, however, due to zoning restrictions over fence height at intersections). 1989: application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for vinyl siding: denied. (Application and denial followed the initiation of violation proceedings for installation of windows and siding without a Certificate. Commission allowed windows to stay; required siding to be removed. Commission offered support to owner in efforts to have contractor remove siding, and assisted in mitigating effects of state road work on the rear portion of the property.) 3 Harrington Court 1989: Certificate of Non-applicability issued for in-kind replacement (window, porch post, railing, and balusters.) 1989: Certificate of Appropriateness issued for re-painting (change in colors). 1995: Certificate of Appropriateness issued for re-painting (change in colors), and installation of shutters. Condition: no shutters on triple window or small hallway window. Certificate of Non-applicability issued for in-kind replacement (gutters, downspouts, and fascia and trim boards) 1997: Certificate of Appropriateness issued for two wood windows in attic (one in each gable) 5 Harrington Court -- 1992: Certificate of Non-applicability issued for in-kind replacement (stockade fence). Although the certificate was issued, the Commission made a recommendation that other fencing types would be more appropriate. -- 1992: Certificate of Appropriateness issued for a 6-foot-high board fence to replace a stockade fence. 6 Harrington Court -- no applications for certificates received; no certificates issued. Total Salem Historical Commission actions on Harrington Court1976-1997: Applications: 9 Certificates of Appropriateness: 5 Certificates of Non-applicability: 3 Certificates of Hardship: 0 (no applications submitted) Denials: 1 SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY Interview with Jane Guy, Salem Historical Commission administrator, Salem Planning Department, 4/23/97. Interview with Judith McDonough, Director, Massachusetts Historical Commission, 5/1/97. Richards, L.J. Atlas of Salem. Massachusetts. Philadelphia: L.J. Richards, 1897. Salem City Directories. Varying dates and publishers. Walker, George. Atlas of Salem. Massachusetts. Boston: Walker Lithography and Publishing Co., 1911. Commonwealth of Massachusetts documents Massachusetts Historical Commission. Survey of Historical and Architectural Resources,Salem, Mass. Boston: Massachusetts Historical Commission, 1996. . Community files: Salem. City of Salem documents Assessor's records. Salem Historical Commission files. Salem Historical Commission: "Chestnut Street Area Preliminary Report." 1980. "Federal Street Area Local Historic District: Final Report." 1976. "Guidelines Notebook". 1984, with amendments to 1995. "McIntire Local Historic District: Final Report". 1981. Salem's Historic Districts. 1995. City of Salem Ordinance: "Establishment of the Federal Street Area Historic District." 1976. City of Salem Ordinance: "Establishment of the McIntire Historic District . . . " 1981. 5 Harrington Court Salem, MA 01970 MAY 0 2 1996 April 26, 1996 .;aiem rj�Aj,rurrj UOQ.. Salem City Hall ATTN Jane Guy & Historic Committee One Salem Green Salem, MA 01970 Re: Removing Harrington Court, Salem, MA from Historic District Jane and Committee: Recapping our meeting of 04/17/96, let this serve as the letter requested by you and your committee to start the proceedings to remove Harrington Court from the Historic District. Si c y, Pamela A. Lussier We, the property owners of Harrington Court are requesting that our houses be removed from the Historic District. owner & address _ Date �. 47 /�/� �� "1/.2,-Gf y.6- SALEM, HISTORICAL COA4MISSIOt' ORDINANCE In the year One Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy-One. AN ORDINANCE relative to the ESTABLISHMENT OF HISTORIC DISTRICTS . Be it Ordained by the City Council of the City of SALEM, as follows: SECTION 1 . This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the Historic Districts Ordinance uncier authority of Massachusetts GrnAral Laws , Chapter 40C, as amended . SECTION 2 . The purpose of this Ordinance is to promote the educa- tional, cultural , economic and general welfare of the public through the . preservation and protection of buildings, sites and districts of historic interest; through the maintenance of such as landmarks in the history of architecturn of the City of Salem, of the Commonwealth and of the Nation, and through the develop- ment of appropriate settings for such buildings, places and districts . SECTION "s . There is hereby established under the Historic Districts Act, General Laws Chapter 40C, with all the pourers and duties of an historic district con;T"ission, a Salem Historical Commission, consisting o: sever, members to b^ aplroint^d in accordance with the provisions of General Laws , Chapter 40C as amendocl to date . SECTION 4 . There is hereby established under the provisions of the Historic District Act, a historic district, to be knov:n as: THE CHESTNUT SLr EE7 HISTORIC DISTF.ICT, which District shall include the land and buildings comprising the parcels on Chestnut Street commonly numbered 1-4E Chestnut Street. SECTION 5 . The Commission shall have in addition to the powers and duties of an historic district Commission the following further powers and duties subject to appropriation or receipt of money gifts , and may in exercise of any of its powers or duties accept and expend such gifts and employ clerical and technical assisrants or consultants: (a) To conduct a survey of Salem buildings and owners for the purpose of determining those of historic significance architecturally or otherwise, ant, {pertinent facts about them, acting in collaboration with the Flanning Board and the Redevelopment Authority to the extent that either may from time to time be able to undertake such work, and to maintain and from time to time revise detailed appropriately lisiings of historic sites and buildings in Salem, and data about them , app F r lassified v:ith respect to national, state or local significance , to period or field of interest, or otherwise; (b) To propose from time to time to the City Council as they deem appropriate, the establishment in accordance with the provisions of the Historic District! Act of additional historic districts and changes in historic districts; (c) To determine an appropriate system of markers for selected historic sites and buildings not alrrady sufficiently marked, to arrange for preparation and installation of such markers, and to arrange for care of historic markers; (d) To arrange for preparation and publication of maps and brochures and descriptive material about Selem Historic sites and buildings, arranged for convenient walks or tours , or otherwise; (e) To cooperate with and advise the Planning Board, the Redevelopment Authority, the Public Works Department, and other City agencies in matters involving historic sites and buildings; . (f) To cooperate with and enlist assistance for Salem from the _ National Park Service, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, other agencies, public and private from time to time concerned with historic sites and buildings; (g) To advise owners of historic buildings in Salem on probams of preservation . SECTION 6 . The authority of the Commission is not extended to the review of the following: (1) Temporary structures or signs, subject, however, to such conditions as to duration of use, location, lighting, removal and similar matters as the commission may reasonably specify. (2) Terraces, walks, driveways, sidewalks and similar structures or any one or more of them, provided, that any structure is substantially at grade level. (3) Storm doors, and windows, screens , window air conditioners , lighting fixtures , antennae and similar appurtenances or any one or more of them. (4) The reconstruction, substantially similar in exterior design , of building, structure or exterior architectural feature damaged or destroyed by fire, storm or other disaster, provided such reconstruction is begun within one year thereafter and carried forward with due diligence. SECTION 7 . The Commission may reccm.��end to the ,!ayor from time to time as needed appointment of advisory committees of historians and persons ex- perienced in architecture or other arts or in historic restoration or preservation, to assist in manner comparable to the National Park Service Advisory Board or consulting Committee. SECTION S . The Commission shall adopt rules and regulations for the con- duct of its business , not inconsistent with the provisions of the Historic Districts Act or this Ordinance . SECTION 9 . In case any section, paragraph or part of this ordinance be for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of last resort, every other section, paragraph or part shall continue in full force and effect. SECTION 10 . The establishment of the Historic Districts established under Section 4 of this Ordinance and the establishment of any historic district here- after as authorized by G . L.' Chapter 40C, shall not become effective until the first day of the third month after the effective date of this Ordinance or of the action creating any additional historic district as the case may be . In City Council November 11 , 1971 Adopted for Itrst passarc by a roll call vote of 9 yeas , 2 nays , 0 absent . In City Council Navenber 24 , 1971 Adopted for second and final passage; Councillors J . O'Keefe and Swiniuch recorded opposed, eleven ;lrmbers present and voting. Motion for immediate reconsideraOtioj hoping it would not prevail, denied. APPROVED BY THE ?L1YOR on fiOV lla lL7 ATTEST: XGUSTINE J. OOMEY CITY CLERK .. i i C. 40C ANNOTATED LAWS (IF MASSACHUSETTS Special Note— Acts 1971, ch. 359, § 1, struck out former §§ 2 through 13 of this 1 i CHAPTER 40C and inserted in place thereof the following sixteen sections. These new sectw.v, retain much of the subject matter of the stricken sections,consolidate a number Historic Districts of former provisions, and add some new provisions. Editorial Notes following some of the new sections trice, insofar as practicable, the transfer : :natter SEC. from the old sections to the new. 1. Name and Citation of Chapter. 2. Purpose of Chapter. 3. Establishment of Historic Districts; Procedure; Enlargement § 1. Name and Citation of Chapter. or Reduction of District; Amendment to Ordinances and By- This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Historic Laws. Districts Act. 4. Study Committees; Historic District Commissions; Member- ship; Terms of Office;-Vacancies; Compensation. History- 5. Definitions. 1960, 372. 6. Exterior Alterations Prohibited Without Certificate of Appro- priateness, Non-Applicability, or Hardship; Application for Total Client-Service Library®References— Certificate; No Permit to be Issued without Certificate. 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. 7. Factors to Be Considered in Making Determination upon Application for Certificate. 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. 8. Exclusion of Certain Structures from Review by Commission. Annotations— 9. Ordinary Maintenance or Repairs; Landscaping; Changes Re- quired by Public Safety; Construction or Alteration Under Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical Prior Permit. landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. 10. Additional Powers, Functions, and Duties of Commission. Texts- 11. Meetings of Commission; Quorum; Determination of Applica- MassachusettsConveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. tion for Certificate; Public Hearing; Notice; Waiver. 12. Review of Commission's Decision by Person or Persons of Competence. 12A. Appeals to Superior Court; Remedy as Exclusive; Costs. § 2. Purpose of Chapter. 13. jurisdiction of Superior Court; Injunction; Violations; Penal- ties. enal- The purpose of this chapter is to promote the educational, cultural, 14. Certain Commissions May Have Powers and Duties of Histor- economic and general welfare of the public through the preservation ' ical Commission. and protection of the distinctive characteristics of buildings and places 15. Documents to Be Filed With Massachusetts Historical Com- significant in the history of the commonwealth and its cities and towns mission. or their architecture, and through the maintenance and improvement 16. Historic Districts Established Under Special Law. of settings for such buildings and places and the encouragement of s: 17. Severability. design compatible therewith. Auto Cite®: Cases and annotations referred to History— herein can be fur- 1960, 372; 1971, 359, § 1. ther researched through the Auto-Cites computer-assisted research service. Use Auto-Cite to check citations for form, Editorial Note— parallel references, prior and later history, and annotation references. This section is derived from former ALM GL c 40C, §2. Acts 1971, eh. 359, § 2 provides as follows: 43 44 I § 3 HISTORIC DISTRICTS C. 40C C. AUC. ANNOTATED LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS § 3 SECTION 2. This act shall not affect the validity of any historic district, after public hearing, establish rules as to their form and manner of historic district commission or historic district study committee established transmission. Not less than sixty days after such transmittal the study under chapter forty C of the General Laws prior to the effective date hereof committee shall hold a public hearing on the report after due notice or of cera:` -ates of appropriateness issued thereunder or the appointment of given at least fourteen days prior to the date thereof, which shall members of historic district commissions or historic district -tidy committees include a written notice mailed postage prepaid, to the owners as th made prior to the effective date hereof, and such member :ill continue to appear on the most rrcent real estate tax list of the board of assessors serve under the provisions of this act, and all their acts dune in compliance of all properties to be included in such district or districts. Thu with prior provisions of said chapter forty C shall constitute compliance with committee shall submit a final report with its recommendations, a mal, comparable provisions of this act. of the proposed district or districts'and a draft of a proposed ordinance Code of Massachusetts Regulations— or by-law, to the city council or town meeting. Scope and purpose, 950 CMR 71.02. An historic district may be enlarged or reduced or an additional historic district in a city or town created in the manner provided for Total Client-Service Librarya References— creation of the initial district, except that (a) in the case of the 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. enlargement or reduction of an existing historic district the investiga- 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. tion, report and hearing shall be by the historic district commission having jurisdiction over such historic district instead of by a study Annotations— committee; (b) in the case of creation of an additional historic district Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical the investigation, report and hearing shall be by the historic district landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. commission of the city or town, or by the historic district commissions acting jointly if there be more than one, instead of by a study Texts— committee unless the commission or commissions recommend other- Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. wise; and (c) if the district is to be.reduced written notice as above provided of the commission's hearing on the proposal shall be given to said owners of each property in the district. 3. Establishment of Historic Districts; Procedure; Enlarge- ment or Reduction of District; Amendment to Ordinances and By- Any ordinance by-law creating an historic district may, from time Laws. to time, be amended d in any manner not inconsistent with the provi- sions of this chapter by a two-thirds vote of the city council in a city A city or town may, by ordinance or by-law adopted by two-thirds or by a two-thirds vote of a town meeting in a town, provided that the vote of the city council in a city or by a two-thirds vote of a town substance of such amendment has first been submitted to the historic meeting in a town, establish historic districts subject to the following district commission having jurisdiction over such district for its recom- provisions:—Prior to the establishment of any historic district in a city mendation and its recommendation has been received or sixty days or town an investigation and report on the historical and architectural have elapsed without such recommendation. significance of the buildings, structures or sites to be included in the No ordinance or by-law creating an historic district, or changing the proposed historic district or districts shall be made by an historic boundaries of an historic district, shall become effective until a map or district study committee or by an historic district commission, as maps setting forth the boundaries of the historic district, or the change provided in this section and in section four, who shall transmit copies in the boundaries thereof, has been filed with the city clerk or town of the report to the planning board, if any, of the city or town, and to clerk and has been recorded in the registry of deeds for the county or the Massachusetts historical commission for their respective consider- district in which the city or town is located, and the provisions of ation and recommendations. The buildings, structures or sites to be section thirteen A of chapter thirty-six shall not apply. included in the proposed historic district may consist of one or more History— parcels or lots of land, or one or more buildings or structures on one 1960 372; 1966, 525, § I; 1971, 359, § 1; 1974, 282; 1975, 163, § 14; 1975, or more parcels or lots of land. The Massachusetts historical commis- 706 §99; 1987, 525, § 50. sion may consult with the executive director of the Massachusetts of- fice of business development, the secretary of communities and devel- Editorial Note— opment and the commissioner of environmental management with This section is derived,in part, from former ALM GL c 40C, § 3,as amended respect to such reports, and may make guidelines for such reports, and, by Acts 1966, ch. 525, § 1. 45 46 § 4 HISTORIC DISTRICTS C. 40C C. 40C ANNOTATED LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS § 4 The 1974 amendment added a sentence in the first paragraph relative to the Whenever an historic district is established as provided in section number of structures or parcels in a proposed historic district. three an historic district commission shall be established which shall The first 1975 amendment, in the first paragraph, struck "commissioner of consist of not less than three nor more than seven members. An historic community affairs," and replaced it with 'secretary of communities and development". This amendment was part of statutory revision, including sev- eral sections of Chapters 23B, 40B, 40C, 41, 43B, and 121B, which eliminated to confirmation by the city council, or in a town by the board of the position of commissioner of community affairs and placed the department selectmen, in the same manner as an historic district sti-ly committee unless a the report recommending its establishment recommends of community affairs under the control and supervision of the secretary of ( ) P g communities and development. alternate or additional organizations to submit nominees for member- The second 1975 amendment, in the third sentence of the first paragraph, ship and states reasons why such alternate or additional organizations substituted the "commissioner of environmental management" for the "com- would be appropriate or more appropriate for the particular city or missioner of natural resources". town, the Massachusetts historical commission does not recommend otherwise prior to the public hearing on the establishment of the The 1987 amendment,in the third sentence of the first paragraph, following P P Y "consult with the", substituted "executive director of the Massachusetts office district, and the ordinance or by-law so provides; or (b) there is an of business" for "commissioner of commerce and", existing historic district commission in the city or town which the report recommends should administer the new district, and the ordi- Total Client-Service Library®References— nance or by-law so provides. Unless the report recommends otherwise 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. on account of the small number of residents or individual property 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. owners, and the ordinance or by-law so provides, the members of the historic district commission shall include one or more residents of or Annotations— owners of property in an historic district to be administered by the Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical commission. If within thirty days after submission of a written request landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. for nominees to an organization entitled to submit nominations for membership on the commission no such nominations have been made T0xts— the appointing body may proceed to make the appointment to the Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. commission without nomination by such organization. The appoint- ments to membership in the commission shall be so arranged that the term of at least one member will expire each year, and their successors § 4. Study Committees; Historic District Commissions; Mem- shall be appointed in the same manner as the original appointment for bership; Terms of Office; Vacancies; Compensation. terms of three years. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as An historic district study committee may be established in any city the original appointment for the unexpired term. Ordinances or by- or town by vote of the city council or board of selectmen for the laws adopted hereunder may provide for the appointment of alternate purpose of makingan investigation of the desirability of establishingmembers not exceeding in number the principal members who need not g Y E an historic district or districts therein. The study committee shall be rom nominees of organizations entitled to nominate members. In consist of not less than three nor more than seven members appointed case of the absence, inability to act or unwillingness to act because of 4 in a city by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council, or self-interest on the part of a member of the commission, his place shall in a town by the board of selectmen, including one-member from two be taken by an alternate member designated by the chairman. Each nominees submitted by tlje local historical society or, in the absence member and alternate shall continue in office after the expiration of his thereof, by the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiqui- term until his successor duly appointed and qualified. All members ties, one member from two nominees submitted by the chapter of the shall serve without compensation. The commission shall elect annually American Institute of Architects covering the area, and one member a chairman and vice-chairman from its own number and a set retary from two nominees of the board of realtors, if any, covering the area. from within or without its number. If within thirty days after submission of a written request for nominees History— to any of the organizations herein named no such nominations have 1960, 372; 1971,359, § 1. t been made the appointing body proceed PP Y ma y p to appoint the study Editorial Note— a committee without nominations by such organization. This section is derived from former ALM GL c 40C, §4. 47 JI 48 § 5 HISTORIC DISTRICTS C. 40C C. 40C ANNOTATED LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS § 5 Code of Massachusetts Regulations— Massachusetts historical commission, 950 CMR 70.00. Total Client-Service Jur2d. ring anPlanning References—83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. Total Client-Service Librarya References— 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. Annotations Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical Annotations— landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. ' Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. Texta— Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. Texts— Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. § 6. Exterior Alterations Prohibited Without Certificate of Appropriateness, Non-Applicability, or Hardship; Application for § 5. Definitions. Certificate; No Permit to be Issued without Certificate. As used in this chapter the word "altered" includes the words Except as the ordinance or by-law may otherwise provide in accor- "rebuilt", "reconstructed", "restored", "removed" and "demolished" dance with section eight or said section eight or nine, no building or and the phrase "changed in exterior color"; the word "building" means structure within an historic district shall be constructed or altered in a combination of materials forming a shelter for persons, animals or any way that affects exterior architectural features unless the commis- property; the word "commission" means the commission acting as the sion shall first have issued a certificate of appropriateness, a certificate historic district commission;the word "constructed"includes the words of non-applicability or a certificate of hardship with respect to such "built", "erected", "installed", "enlarged", and "moved"; the words construction or alteration. "exterior architectural feature" mean such portion of the exterior of a building or structure as is open to view from a public street, public Any person who desires to obtain a certificate from the commission way, public park or public body of water, including but not limited to shall file with the commission an application for a certificate of the architectural style and general arrangement and setting thereof, appropriateness, a certificate of non-applicability or a certificate of the kind, color and texture of exterior building materials, the color of hardship, as the case may be, in such form as the commission may paint or'other materials applied to exterior surfaces and the type and reasonably determine, together with such plans, elevations, specifica- style of windows, doors, fights, signs and other appurtenant exterior tions, material and other information, including in the case of demoli- fixtures; the words "person aggrieved" mean the applicant, an owner tion or removal a statement of the proposed condition and appearance of adjoining property, an owner of property within the same historic of the property thereafter, as may be reasonably deemed necessary by district as property within one hundred feet of said property lines and the commission to enable it to make a determination on the application. any charitable corporation in vghich one of its purposes is the preser- No building permit for construction of a building or structure or for vation of historic structures or districts; and the word "structure" alteration of an exterior architectural feature within an historic district means a combination of materials other than a building, including a and no demolition permit for demolition or removal of a building or sign, fence, wall, terrace, walk or driveway. structure within an historic district shall be issued by a city or town or any department thereof until the certificate required by this section History— has been issued by the commission. 1960, 372; 1971, 359, § 1; 1983, 429, § 1. i Editorial Note History— A portion of the substance of this section is taken from former ALM GL c 1960, 372; 1971, 359, 11. 40C, §5. Editorial Note The 1983 amendment added the definition of "person aggrieved". This section is derived, in part, from former ALM GL c 40C, §5. 49 50 IN I § 7 HISTORIC DISTRICTS C. 40C C. 40C ANNOTATEn LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS § 7 Total Client-Service Librarys References— Total Client-Service Library®References— 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. 83 Ain Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§ 205-207. 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. Annotations_ Annotations— Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. Teats— Terta— Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. § 8. Exclusion of Certain Structures from Review by Commis- § 7. Factors to Be Considered in Making Determination upon sion. Application for Certificate. (a) Any city or town may provide in the ordinance or by-law In passing upon matters before it the commission shall consider, establishing a district or in any amendment thereof that the authority among other things, the historic and architectural value and signifi- of the commission shall not extend to the review of one or more of the following categories of buildings or structures or exterior architectural tante of the site, building or structure, the general design, arrange- features in the historic district, and, in this event, the buildings or ment, texture, material and color of the features involved, and the re- structures or exterior architectural features so excluded may be con- lation of such features to similar features of buildings and structures strutted or altered within. the historic district without review by the in the surrounding area. In the case of new construction or additions commission: to existing buildings or structures the commission shall consider the appropriateness of the size and shape of the building or structure both (1) Temporary structures or signs, subject, however, to such condi- in relation to the land area upon which the building or structure is sit- tions as to duration of use, location, lighting, removal and similar uated and to buildings and structures in the vicinity, and the commis- matters as the commission may reasonably specify. Sion may in appropriate cases impose dimensional and set-back require- (2) Terraces, walks, driveways, sidewalks and similar structures, or ments in addition to those required by applicable ordinance or by-law. any one or more of them, provided that any such structure is When ruling on applications for certificates of appropriateness for substantially at grade level. solar energy systems, as defined in section one A of chapter forty A, (3) Walls and fences, or either of them. the commission shall also consider the policy of the commonwealth to encourage the use of solar energy systems and to protect solar access. (4) Storm doors and windows, screens, window air conditioners, The commission shall not consider interior arrangements or architec- lighting fixtures,antennae and similar appurtenances, or any one or tual features not subject to pubQc view. more of them. The commission shall not imake any recommendation or requirement (5) The color of paint. except for the purpose of preventing developments incongruous to the (6) The color of materials used on roofs, historic aspects or the architectural characteristics of the surroundings and of the historic district. (7) Signs of not more than one square foot in area in connection with use of a residence for a customary home occupation or for professional purposes, provided only one such sign is displayed in History— connection with each residence and if illuminated is illuminated only 1960, 372; 1971, 359, § 1; 1985, 637, §7. indirectly; and one sign in connection with the nonresidential use of Editorial Note— each building or structure which is not more than twelve square feet This section is derived, in part, from former ALM GL c 40C, §6. in area, consist of letters painted on wood without symbol or The 1985 amendment inserted the third sentence of the first paragraph, trademark and if illuminated is illuminated only indirectly; or either pertaining to solar energy systems. of them. 51 52 7 R 9 HISTORIC DISTRICTS C. 40C C. 400 ANNOTATED LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS § 9 (8) 'rhe reconstruction, substantially similar in exterior design, of a maintenance, repair or replacement of any exterior architectural fea- building, structure or exterior architectural feature damaged or ture within an historic district which does not involve a change in destroyed by fire, storm or other disaster, provided such reconstruc- design, material, color or the outward appearance thereof, nor to tion is begun within one year thereafter and carried forward with prevent landscaping with plants, trees or shrubs, nor construed to due diligence. prevent the meeting of requirements certified by a duly authorized (b) A commission may determine from time to time after public public officer to be necessary for public safety because of an unsafe or dangerous condition, nor construed to prevent any construction or hearing that certain categories of exterior architectural features, colors, structures or signs, including, without limitation, any of those alteration under a permit duly issued prior to the effective date of the enumerated under paragraph (a), if the provisions of the ordinance or applicable historic district ordinance or by-law. by-law do not limit the authority of the commission with respect History— thereto, may be constructed or altered without review by the commis- 1960, 372; 1971, 359, § I. sion without causing substantial derogation from the intent and purposes of this chapter. Editorial Note-- (c) A city or town may provide in its ordinance or by-law, or in any This section is derived, in part, from former ALM GL c 40C, § 8. amendment thereof, that the authority of the commission shall be Total Client-Service Library®References— limited to exterior architectural features within a district which are 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. subject to view from one or more designated public streets, public 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. i ways, public parks or public bodies of water, although other portions of buildings or structures within the district may be otherwise subject Annotations— to public view, and, in the absence of such provisio : of the ordinance Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical or by-law, a commission may determine from time to time after public landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. hearing that the authority of the commission may be so limited without substantial derogation from the intent and purposes of this chapter. Texte— (d) Upon request the commission shall issue a certificate of nonappli- Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. cability with respect to construction or alteration in any category then not subject to review by the commission in accordance with the provi- R 10. Additional Powers, Functions, and Duties of Commis- sions of paragraph (a), (b) or (c). sion. i History— The commission shall have the following additional powers, functions 1960, 372; 1971, 359, § 1. and duties.--(a) If the commission determines that the construction Total Client-Service Library®References— or alteration for which an application for a certificate of appropri- 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§ 205-207. ateness has been filed will be appropriate for or compatible with the 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. preservation or protection of the historic district, the commission shall cause a certificate of appropriateness to be issued to the Annotations— i applicant. In the case u[ a disapproval of an application fora certif- Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. icate of appropriateness the commission shall place upon its records the reasons for such determination and shall forthwith cause a no- Texte— tice of its det-rmination, accompanied by a copy of the reasons Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. therefor as set forth in the records of the commission, to be issued to the applicant, and the commission may make recommendations § 9. Ordinary Maintenance or Repairs; Landscaping; Changes to the applicant with respect to appropriateness of design, arrange- Required by Public Safety; Construction or Alteration Under Prior ment, texture, material and similar features. Prior to the issuance of Permit. any disapproval the commission may notify the applicant of its Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary proposed action accompanied by recommendations of changes in the I 53 54 i R 10 HISTORIC DISTRICTS C. 40C C. 400 ANNOTATED LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS § 10 `J applicant's proposal which, if made, would make the application ac- any department of the city or town having authority to issue ceptable to the commission. If within fourteen days of the receipt of building permits a copy or notice of all certificates and determina- such a notice the applicant files a written modification of his tions of disapproval issued by it. application in conformity with the recommended changes of the (g) A commission may after public hearing set forth in such manner commission, the commission shall cause a certificate of appropriate- as it may determine the various designs of certain appurtenances, ness to be issued to the applicant. such as light fixtpres, which will meet the requirements of an (b) In the case of a determination by the commission that an historic district and a roster of certain colors of paint and roofing application for a certificate of appropriateness or for a certificate of materials which will meet the requirements of an historic district, nonapplicability does not involve any exterior architectural feature, but no such determination shall limit the right of an applicant to or involves an exterior architectural feature which is not then present other designs or colors to the commission for its approval. subject to review by the commission in accordance with the provi- (h) The commission may, subject to appropriation, employ clerical sions of section eight, the commission shall cause a certificate of and technical assistants or consultants and incur other expenses non-applicability to be issued to the applicant. appropriate to the carrying on of its work, and may accept money (c) If the construction or alteration for which an application for a gifts and expend the same for such purposes. The commission may certificate of appropriateness has been filed shall be determined to be administer on behalf of the city or town any properties or ease- inappropriate, or in the event of an application for a certificate of ments, restrictions or other interests in real property which the city hardship, the commission shall determine whether, owing to condi- or town may have or may accept as gifts or otherwise and which tions especially affecting the building or structure involved, but not the city or town may designate the commission as the administrator affecting the historic district generally, failure to approve an appli- thereof. cation will involve a substantial hardship, financial or otherwise, to (i) The commission shall have, in addition to the powers, authority the applicant and whether such application may be approved with- and duties granted to it by this act, such other powers, authority out substantial detriment to the public welfare and without substan- and duties as may be delegated or assigned to it from time to time tial derogation from the intent and purposes of this chapter. If the by vote of the city council or town meeting. commission determines that owing to such conditions failure to History— applicant an application will involve substantial hardship to the 1960 372; 1971, 359, § 1. applicant and approval thereof may be made without such substan- tial detriment or derogation, or in the event of failure to make a Editorial Note— determination on an application within the time specified in section This section is derived, in part, from former ALM GL c 40C, §4, and, in eleven, the commission shall cause a certificate of hardship to be part, from former ALM GL c 40C, §7. issued to the applicant. Total Client-Service Library®References_ (d) Each certificate issued by the commission shall be dated and 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. signed by its chairman, vice-'chairman, secretary or such other 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. person designated by the commission to sign such certificates on its Anuotatfons— behalf. Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical (e) The commission shall keep a permanent record of its resolutions, landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. transactions, and determinations and of the vote of each member Teata— participating therein, and may adopt and amend such rules and Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this act and pre- y scribe such forms as it shall deem desirable and necessary for the regulation of its affairs and the conduct of its business. The § 11. Meetings of Commission; Quorum; Determination of f' commission shall file a copy of any such rules and regulations with Application for Certificate; Public Hearing; Notice; Waiver. the city or town clerk. Meetings of a commission shall be held at the call of the chairman (f) The commission shall file with the city or town clerk and with and shall be called at the request of two members of the commission 55 56 § 11 HISTORIC DISTRICTS C. 40C C. 40C ANNOTATED LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS § 11 and in such other manner as the commission shall determine in its rules. ten days shall elapse after the mailing of such notice before the A majority of the members of a commission shall constitute a quorum. commission may act upon such application. The concurring vote of a majority of the members of the commission History— shall be necessary to issue a certificate of appropriateness, a certificate 1960, 372; 1971, 359, § 1. of non-applicability or a certificate of hardship. A commission shall determine promptly, and in all events within Editorial Note— fourteen days after the filing of an application for a certificate of This section is derived, in part, from Former ALM GL c 40C, § 7. appropriateness, a certificate of non-applicability or a certificate of Total Client-Service Library*References— hardship, as the case may be, whether the application involves any 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. exterior architectural features which are subject to approval by the 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. commission. If a commission determines that such application involves any such features which are subject to approval by the commission Annotations— shall hold a public hearing on such application unless such hearing is Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical dispensed with as hereinaf ter provided. landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. The commission shall fix a reasonable time for the hearing on any Texts— application and shall give public notice of the time, place and purposes Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. thereof at least fourteen days before said hearing in such manner as it may determine, and by mailing, postage prepaid, a copy of said notice to the applicant, to the owners of all adjoining property and other § 12. Review of Commission's Decision by Person or Persons property deemed by the commission to be materially affected thereby of Competence. as they appear on the most recent real estate tax list of the board of A city or town may provide in its ordinance or by-law or in any assessors, to the planning board of the city or town, to any person amendment thereof, for a review procedure whereby any person ag- filing written request for notice of hearings,such request to be renewed grieved by a determination of the commission may, within twenty days yearly in December, and to such other persons as the commission shall after the filing of the notice of such determination with the city or deem entitled to notice. town clerk, file a written request with the commission for a review by Aa person or persons of competence and experience in such matters, As soon as convenient after such public hearing but in any event designated by the regional planning agency of which the city town within sixty days after the filing of the application, or such lesser peis- riod as the ordinance or by-law may provide, or within such further a member. If the city or town is not a member a regional planning time as the applicant may allow in writing, the commission shall make agency, the department of community affairs shallll select the appropri- a determination on the application. If the commission shall fail to make ate regional planning agency. a determination within such period of time the commission shall there- The finding of the person or persons making such review shall be upon issue a certificate of hardship. , filed with the city or town clerk within forty-five days after the request, A public hearing on an application need not be held if such hearing and shall be binding on the applicant and the commission, unless a fur- l ther appeal is souvht in the superior court as provided in section twelve is waived in writing by all persons entitled to notice thereof. In A addition, a public hearing on an application may be waived by the commission if the commission determines that the exterior architec- History— tural feature involved or its category or color, as the case may be, is 1960, 372; 1971, 359, § 1; 1974, 168; 1983,429, §2. so insubstantial in its effect on the historic district that it may be ,reviewed by the commission without public hearing on the application, Editorial Note— provided, however, that if the commission dispenses with a public This section was originally derived from former ALM GL c 40C, §9, but hearing on an application notice of the application shall be given to the then the 1974 amendment redesignated the provisions of § 12 as § 12A. ,t owners of all adjoining property and other property deemed by the The 1983 amendment, in the first sentence of the first paragraph, deleted commission to be materially affected thereby as above provided and "applicant" and inserted in place thereof "person". 57 58 § 12A HISTORIC DISTRICTS C. 40C C. 40C ANNOTATED LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS § 12A Total Client-Service Library®References— Total Client-Service Library's References- 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and 1 ;..wing §§205-207. 83 Am Jur 2d, Zooing and Planning H 205-207. 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. 8 Am Jur Proof of facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restricti-nls Annotations— Annotations— Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical Validity and construction, of statute or ordinance protecting historical landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. Texts— Texts— Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. I § 12A. Appeals to Superior Court; Remedy as Exclusive; § 13. Jurisdiction of Superior Court; Injunction; Violations; i Costs. - Penalties. Any person aggrieved by a determination of the commission, or by The superior court sitting in equity for the county in which the city the finding of a person or persons making a review, if the provisions or town is situated shall have jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of of section twelve are included in a local ordinance or by-law, may, this chapter and any ordinance or by-law enacted hereunder and the within twenty days after the filing of the notice of such determination determinations, rulings and regulations issued pursuant thereto and or such finding with the city or town clerk, appeal to the superior court may, upon the petition of the mayor or of the board of selectmen or sitting in equity for the county in which the city or town is situated. of the commission, restrain by injunction violations thereof; and, The court shall hear all pertinent evidence and shall annul the deter- Without limitation, such court may order the removal of any building, mination of the commission if it finds the decision of the commission structure or exterior architectural feature constructed in violation to be unsupported by the evidence or to exceed the authority of the thereof, or the substantial restoration of any building, structure or commission, or may remand the case for further action by the commis- exterior architectural feature altered or demolished in violation Sion or make such other decree as justice and equity may require. The thereof, and may issue such other orders for relief as may be equita- remedy provided by this section shall be exclusive but the parties shall ble. have all rights of appeal and exception as in other equity cases. Costs Whoever violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be shall not be allowed against the commission unless it shall appear to punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars nor more than five the court that the commission acted with gross negligence, in bad faith hundred dollars. Each day during any portion of which a violation k or with malice in the matter from which the appeal was taken. Costs continues to exist shall constitute a separate offense. P shall not be allowed against the party appealing from such determina- tion of the commission unless it shall appear to the court that such History— party acted in bad faith or with malice in making the appeal to the 1960, 3 2; 1971, 359, § 1. court. Editorial Notes History— This section is derived, in part, from former ALM GL c 40C, §§ 10 and 11. 1974, 168; 1983, 429, §3. Total Client-Service Library®References— 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. Editorial Note- 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. This section contains the provisions of former ALM GL c 40C, § 12, as amended by Acts 1971,ch. 359, § 1, with the addition of references in the first Annotations— sentence to the present § 12 and to the finding of a person or persons making Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical a review. landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. The 1983 amendment, in the first sentence, substituted "person" for ' 'applicant", and in the last sentence, substituted "such party" for "the Texts— appellant". Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. 59 60 I �. § 15 HISTORIC DISTRtr'TS C. 40C C. 4OC ANNOTATED LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS § 16 § 14. Certain Commissions May Have Powers and Duties of § 16. Historic Districts Established Under Special Law. Historical Commission. A city or town in which 'here is located an historic district est h- If the city councilor town meeting so votes a commission established lished under a special law may, upon recommendation of the hisl��!1 hereunder shall have the powers and duties of an historical commission district commission having jurisdiction over such district, accept tllc I as provided in section eight D of chapter forty and, in this il, a provisions of this chapter with respect to such district by a two-thirds vote of the city council in a city or by two-thirds vote of a tuwn commission may be entitled an historical commission. meeting in a town, and thereafter such historic district shall be subject History— to the provisions of this chapter notwithstanding the terms of any 1971, 359, § 1. special act pursuant to which such historic district was created. The provisions of this chapter shall not impair the validity of an historic Total Client-Service Librarya References— district established under any special act. 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53,_Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. History- 1971, 359, § I. Annotations— - Editorial Note— Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical This section is derived, in part, from former ALM GL c 40C. § 13. landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. Total Client-Service Librery@ References— Texts 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§205-207. Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. Annotations— § 15. Documents to Be Filed With Massachusetts Historical Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. Commission. All ordinance or by-laws creating an historic district adopted by a Texts— city or town under authority of this chapter and under authority of Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. any special law, unless the special law shall otherwise provide, amend- ments thereto, maps of historic districts created thereunder,and annual § 1 Severability. reports and other publications of commissions, and rosters of member- ship therein, shall be filed with the Massachusetts historical commis- The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be severable if any sion. of its provisions shall be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction the remaining provisions shall continue History— in full force and effect. 1971, 359, § 1. History— Total Client-Service Librarya References— 1971, 359, § 1. 83 Am Jur 2d, Zoning and Planning §§ 205-207. Editorial Note- 8 Am Jur Proof of Facts 2d 53, Unreasonableness of Zoning Restrictions. This section is derived from former ALM GL c 40C, § 12. Annotations— Validity and construction of statute or ordinance protecting historical landmarks. 18 ALR4th 990. i Texts— � Massachusetts Conveyancers' Handbook § 13:8.03. 61 62 I , FORM B- BUILDING LHD 3/3/81 Assessor's Number USGS Quad Ares(s) Form Number Massachusetts Historical Commission 26-569 Salem HU 1585 Massachusetts Archives Building 220 Morrissey Boulevard Boston,MA 02125 Town Salem A F T <1 �' ; '•f r ",. "� , ij`1".t %'"`h" '�'""`,. ;w '^'•TSorhood or v'11age) Central Salem *(J ° 1 Harrington Ct. 1. z S y rh ' .. ��• I/ y J Y, fie Frank Hutchinson House ' ;,at Single Family Dwelling mal Single Family Dwelling 7 - ruction Circa 1895 4 , ectories Elements of Shingle Style T. uilder Unknown teriat: lid Brick • s x n ec�� •, Wall/Trim Wood Shingle 2y :��.°'�• °� , °� Jar �`{� Roof Asphalt Shingle 'Outbuildings/Secondary Structures Garage • � e�r 5. too Major Alterations(with dates) •, �,�a late 20th Century door and windows, { E1 O openings blocked down. : Condition Fair s 'rte Moved X no yes Date — - ' Acreage Less than 1 Acre Recorded by Leslie Donovan Setting Set at corner of Flint and Harrington Court, Organization Salem Planning Department with Bridge Street to the rear of the properr. Date(month/year) 2/96 FollowMassachusens Hisroncal Commission SumevManual instracnons jor completing thisform. BUILDING FORM 1 Harrington Court Salem ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION _ see continuation sheet Describe architectural features. Evaluate 'he characteristics of this buildin¢in terms of other buildings within t5e communirv. 1 Harrington Court is a modest house with subtle references to the Shingle style. Set on a corner lot approximatd% 12 feet from Harrington Court, it is a one-and-a-half story, south-facing house on a rectangular plan. Two bays wide by three deep. it is covered with wood shingles and has a cross-gable roof,with both gables having a saltbox shape. Clad in asphalt shingles,the roof is pierced by him a shed dormer on its north slope and one interior cney on its east slope. An exterior concrete chimney has been added to the east elevation. The entry which is recessed off a square porch at the south west corner of the building,is reached by six wood steps and is sheltered by the main roof of the house. The front door has been replaced by a modern economy model, as have the windows(1/1 f sash)which are smaller than the originals, as indicated by filler material above and below them. Other features include a projecting bay window on the west side and a projecting mudroom at the rear. The backdoor is constructed of vertical boards and is opened with a thumb latch. Behind the house is a gable-roofed cement block garage opening onto Bridge Street. HISTORICAL NARRATIVE _ see continuation sheet Discuss the history of the building. Erplair, its associations with local(or state)history. Include uses of the building and the role(s) the ownersiocctports plaved within the community. By 1897 there were three relatively new houses on the north side of Harrington Court and all three were owned b}' R Harrington, who did not occupy any of them. Harrington also owned the vacant land on the south side of the street, suggesting he developed the block and had the houses built. The first directory listing for 1 Harrington Court (then Flint Street Court), which was probably the last of the three houses to be built, appears in 1896, when Frank Hutchinson was the occupant. Hutchinson was employed at Noves and Hutchinson,a cigar and tobacco business located at 184 Essex Street. By 1897,the street had been renamed Harrington Court, but this corner hoose was also known as 60 Flint Street. By 1911, the house was owned and occupied by William F. White, a cabinet maker. The house remained in the White family into the 1950s. In the 1970s, it was the residence of Arthur McCue,a salesman at Sturbridge Furniture. BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES see continuation sheet Salem City Directories. 1836-1970. Maps Hopkins, G.M. Atlas of Salem. Philadelphia, 1874. McIntyre,H. Map of the Cily of Salem. Philadelphia, 1851. Phillips,James Duncan. Man of Salem about , Based on Research by Sidney Perley and the accounts of Colonel Benjamin J.Pickman and Benjamin F.Browne with additional information assembled by Jones Duncar and Henn Noves Chis. Salem: James Duncan Phillips, 1937. Parr of Salem in 1700. From the research of Sidney Perley. Assembed by William W. K. Freeman. Salem: James Duncan Phillips. 1933. Richards,L. F. Atlas of Salem. 1897. Walker Lithograph and Publishing Compan}. Atlas of Salem. Boston, MA: 1911. Recommended for listing in the NadorA Register of Historic Places. If checked. You must attach a completed National Register Criteria Statement form. U"TNTORY FORM / 1 1 ! Property Address Salcm I Harrington Ct. Massachusetts Historical Commission Massachusetts Archives Building I Morrissey Boulevard Boston, 02125 Area(s) Form No. Hu 1585 fir ! ♦ . 1 r E .�,, ` •tom 6 .. r V � y � -a t--. .� ^ 7 .1- � . -41 I J�'i,.�J.i I . f f ti✓BS> tgJ � ? ,. 1� K�;` il.. r a 1 ' L. d2 - 'r x.r 9�11l__ Li N�, _ ; '�• .+• k� ��:'� `90s� �; J�,� �j�y� e � ''�" i •'-, Y • fi- i ''� = T 4Y'~ -� '., 4 ' Vii _T,4. i' Sts , '�' •:' 'V- � a_'r , •-�qy.,��'-Yw� •�t�f' -tib _ � l E +� f �f .,A 9�� r � � {, 74 jr 4s. q� J ''4 � �i�.4 k f. _ f _ yrs r r ♦ , 'I�� '4 s0if t Y.� �, t ,�✓ y � �,,,T' F S: s --A ♦ L.1 I ,ll♦j f . . Y , y y'� i mr,J .I"q "i .°I' rr F JI� ¢� ] fir Te'� 'i• Y ,I' , 'i _ ,'t1� i"sI •Y {7[�3 _ `� 9 _ .a � ' r R rYR a r FORM B- BUILDING LHD 3/3/81 Assessor's Number USGS Quad Area(s) Form Number 26-568 Salem HU 1584 Massachusetts Historical Commission Town Salem Place(neighhorhood or village) Central Salem Address 3 Harrington Ct. Historic Name Frank B. Flint House Uses: Present Single Family Dwelling i Original Single Family Dwelling Date of Construction Circa 1895 t Source Directories .,, Style/Form Elements of Shingle Style Arehitec"uilder Unknown Exterior Material: - ' Foundation Brick WalUTrim Wood Clapboard/Shingle Ib Roof Asphalt ` v Outbuildings/Secondary Structures 0 None • fp°r � •• dsr 10 40, 1 Major Alterations(with dates) 4 ' A'• / ,� � V\ Condition Fair s • •• +• „_ .,, p Moved c no ves Date �,e Acreage Less than 1 Acre Recorded by Leslie Donovan Setting Setback slightly from street. Adjacent houses Organization Salem Planning Department are also late 19th Century. Bridge Street is to the Date (monikyear) 2/96 rear of the property. Follow Massachusetts Historical Commission Survey l lamlal instructions for completing this form. BUILDING FORM 3 Harrington Court. Salem ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION see continuation sheet Describe architectural features. Evaluate the characteristics of this building in:erms of other buildings within the community. 3 Harrington Court is a modest house with simple Shingle-style features as shed dormers and a flared shingle skirt above the first story. Set almost on its front property line, it is a one-and-one-half story house on an irregular plan. Two bays wide by two deep,this south-facing house has a front-gable roof clad in asphalt. The roof is pierced b}' two shed-roofed wall dormers on the west slope and one chimney centered on the ridge. The walls are covered by wide clapboards and cornerboards on the first story•and wood shingles with no comerboards above. A projecting bay window on the facade shares a roof with the front porch,which projects one or two feet beyond the bav window. The porch roof is supported by square posts, and siding that matches the house partially encloses the porch. On the west elevation is an original square projecting bav that has had its windows replaced with casement sash. Most other windows contain 2/2 sash, with the exception of multi-paned casement windows on the first floor,east side. Other features include a slightly projecting cornice detailed with a recessed panel and wood blocks. HISTORICAL NARRATIVE see continuation sheet Discuss the history of the building. Explain its associations with local(or state) history. Include uses of the building and the role(s) the ownersloccupants played within the community. By 1897 there were three relatively new houses on the north side of Harrington Court and all three were owned by R. Harrington, who did not occupy any of them. Harrington also owned the vacant land on the south side of the street, suggesting he developed the block and had the houses built. Three Harrington Court appears to be the second house built on the street. The first directory listing of 3 Harrington Court(then Flint Street Court)was in 1895-6,when the occupant was Frank B.Flint The following year,the occupant was Mrs. C.S. Rogers. By 1911, the house was owned by M. Millard, whose family still occupied the property in 1930 when it was the residence of Mary 1. Millard. widow of Richard. In the 1950s,the house was occupied by Mrs.Margaret M. Dennis,widow of John: and in 1970 by Peter Sarbanis,treasurer of Log Cabin, Inc. BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES see continuation sheet Salem City Directories. 1836-1970. Maps Hopkins, G. M. Atlas of Salem. Philadelphia, 1874. McIntyre, H_Map of the City of Salem. Philadelphia 1851. Phillips. James Duncan. Man of Salem about 1780. Based on Research by Sidney Periey and the accounts of Colonel Benjamin J. Pickman and Benjamin F.Browne with additional information assembled by Jones Duncan and Reary Noyes Otis. Salem: James Duncan Phillips, 1937. . Pan of Calem in 1700. From the research of Sidney Periey. Assembed by William W. K. Freeman. Salem: James Duncan Phillips, 1933. Richards,L. F. Atlas of Salem 1897. Walker Lithograph and Publishing Company. Atlas of Salem. Boston, MA 19:1. Recommended for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. If checked,you must attach a completed National Register Criteria Statement form. FORM B - BUELDING LHD 3/3/81 Assessor's Number USGS Quad Areas) Form Number 26-567 Salem HU 1583 Massachusetts Historical Commission Town Salem 1, Place (neighborhood or village) Central Salem Address 5 Harrington Court \ Historic Name Mendell S. Webber House Uses: Present Single Family Dwelling it ni- Original Single Family Dwelling Date of Construction Circa 1895 Source Directories Style/Form Victorian Eclectic Architect/Bulider Unknown ` Exterior Material: Foundation Brick • Wall/Trim Aluminum Siding Roof Asphalt d a Outbuildings/Secondary Structures ['`ego None Major Alterations(with dates) / •Fac 4 i ,.�° Late 20th Century siding and iron porch columns Condition Fair .'� t.• Moved x no yes Date et f \ Acreage Less than 1 Acre Recorded by Leslie Donovan Setting At end of short street with Bridge Street Organization Salem Planning Department to the rear of the property. Adjacent houses are also Date(monthivear) 2/96 late 19th Century structures. Follow tilassachusetts Historical Commission Survey Manual inrtmetiom for complering this form. BUILDING FORM 5 Harrington Court, Salem ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION _ see continuation sheet Describe architectural features. Evaluate the characteristics of this building in te.ms of other buildings within the community. 5 Harrington Court is a modest example of a Victorian Eclectic house. Set almost on its front property line, it is a one-and-a-half story house on a rectangular plan. Two bays wide by two deep,this south-facing house has a front-gable roof clad in asphalt shingles and pierced by one chimney centered on the ridge. The walls are clad in aluminum. A one-story porch with heavy comice spans the front facade and is decorated by thin wrought iron supports and a railing. Three concrete steps capped with brick lead to the porch deck and front door. Windows have 2/2 sash with the exception of a pair of 1/1 on the facade. HISTORICAL NARRATIVE _ see continuation sheet Discuss the history of the building. Explain its associations with local(or state)historv. Include uses of the building and the role(s) the ownersioccupants played within the community. i By 1897 there were three relatively new houses on the north side of Harrington Court and all three were owned by R Harrington, who did not occupy any of them. Harrington also owned the vacant land on the south side of the street, suggesting he developed the block and had the houses built. Appearing in the city directory in 1895, 5 Harrington Court (then Flint Street Court)was probably the first of the three to be built, which is also likely because it is at the dead end of the cul-de-sac. The first occupant was Mendell S. Webber,followed by Mrs. A.M. Steele,a widow. By 1911 the house had been sold to W.F. Timmy,a laborer,whose family occupied the house at lean until 1930 when it was the residence of Patrick F. Timiny,a foreman at the water department. Later occupants included a bookkeeper and a grinder working for Atwood and Morrill. BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES see continuation sheet Salem City Directories. 1836-1970. Maps Hopkins, G. M. Atlas of Salem. Philadelphia, 1874. McIntyre,H. Man of the CiIy of Salem. Philadelpaia, 1851. Phillips, James Duncan. Man of Salem_ about 1780. Based on Research by Sidney Perley and the accounts of Colonel Benjamin J. Piciman and Benjamin F.Browne with additional information assembled by Jones Duncan and Henry Noyes Otis. Salem: James Duncan Phillips, 1937. Part of Salem in 1700. From the research of Sidney Perley. Assembed by William W. K. Freeman. Salem: James Duncan Phillips, 1933. Richards,L. F. Atlac of qatem. 1897. Walker Lithograph and Publishing Company. Atlac of Salem. Boston, MA: 1911 Recommended for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Ifchecked,you must attach a completed National Register Criteria Statement form. FORM B - BUILDING LHD 3/3/81 Assessor's Number USGS Quad Area(s) Form Number 26-570 Salem HU 1586 Massachusetts Historical Commission Massachusetts Archives Building 220 Morrissey Boulevard Boston,MA 02125 Town Salem orhood or village) Central Salem Harrington Ct. e J. A Millard House t Single Family Dwelling nal Single Family Dwelling ruction Circa 1915 -. ones Colonial Revival ilder Unknown aterial: Granite Block Wall/Trim Vinyl Shingle illo Roof Asphalt �'s a Outbuildings/Secondary Structures ' ,' None / gee Oto go° . Major Alterations(with drdes) e1 O Rear shed dormer and additions at rear, ` mid 20th Century siding. wK ; t65� Condition Good f •. �u�� rt..ua� Moved r no yes Date Acreage Lessthan I Acre Recorded by Leslie Donovan Setting At end of dead end street with facade set far Organization Salem Planning Department back from Flint Street Date(monthivear) 2196 Follow Massachusetts Historical Commission Survey Mamwl instructions for completing this form. BUILDING FORM 6 Harnngt on Court, Salem ARCHITECTURAL DESCRIPTION _ see continuation sheet Describe architectural features. Evaluate the characteristics of this building in terms of other buildings within the community. 6 Harrington Court is a modest example of the Colonial Revival style, one of a number in the McIntire district. Set perpendicular to the street overlooking a large front yard, it is a two-and-a-half story house on a rectangular plan. Six bays wide by two deep,it has a side-gable roof clad in asphalt and pierced by one chimney centered on the east slope. Two small shed-roofed dormers are located at either end of the principal facade(east). A long shed dormer spans the west elevation. The walls are clad in simulated shingles(pressed wood or vinyl). Granite steps lead to the main entry,which consists of a paneled door set in a projecting vestibule centered on the facade. The vestibule has windows with decorative lights on each side and is topped by a cornice wrapped in aluminum. The southern-most bay of the front facade steps back one bay and contains a multipaned window at the second story and a secondary entrance sheltered Iry the main roof Other facade windows have 6/6 sash. The north gable end has 2/1 sash. Other features include gable end returns and a complex projecting addition on the west(rear)elevation. HISTORICAL NARRATIVE see continuation sheet Discuss the history of the building. Explain its associations with local(or state)historv. Include uses of the building and the role(s) the ownersloccupants plaved within the community. 6 Harrington Court was built c. 191415. It first appeared in the 1915 city directory as the residence of J.A. Millard a bookkeeper. During this time and into the 1930s other Milhuds owned and lived in the house across the street(see 3 Harrington Court). In 1911,the site of 6 Harrington Court was vac nt and owned by Ellen V. Harrington. Preceding her as owner was R Harrington,who probably developed the north side of the street in the mid-1890s. By 1930,6 Harrington Court was the residence of Mary A_Kenny(widow of John M.)and Thomas F. Murphy(foreman at B&M). In 1950 it was the home of Albert J. and Eileen F. Duggan(janitor at Salem High School and Collator at Parker Bros., respectively). BIBLIOGRAPHY and/or REFERENCES see continuation sheet Salem City Directories. 1836-1970. Maps Hopkins, G. M. Atlas of Salem. Philadelphia 1874, McIntyre,H. Man of the City of Salem. Philadelphia 1851. Phillips, James Duncan. Map of C lem about 1780. Based on Research by Sidney Perley and the accounts of Colonel Benjamin J. Piclanan and Benjamin F. Browne with additional information assembled by Jones Duncan and Henry Noyes Otis. Salem: James Duncan Phillips, 1937. Part of Salem in 1700. From the research of Sidney Perley. Assembed by William W. K. Freeman. Salem:James Duncan Phillips, 1933. Richards, L. F. Atlaq of Salem. 1897. Walker Lithograph and Publishing Company. Atlas of Salem. Boston, MA: 1911. Recommended for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. If checked,you must attach a completed National Register Criteria Statement form. r f Photo 2: Harrington Court i - i 'N 'a f � � i3 �t1 Iv 1 Photo 1 1 ' 1 1 Court e_ Photo 6and 5 Harrington Court ems. �4 Photo 7, Contextual view: Federal Street, view southwest from Flint Street .t-. �, 1 1e l _ t Photo 8, contextual view: Gifford Court, view west from Carpenter Street �. - / � Photo 9, contextual view: Carpenter Street, east side, view north from 134 Federal Street F 1 TAPER'S G4RAGE Photo 10, contextual view: 405A, 407, 409 Essex Street (ca. 1915) contextualPhoto 11, d Photo 12, contextual38 Warren Street (1920's) The Evening News, Salem,Mass.,Tuesday,August 12,1997 C3 Salem Salem in brief SATV offers air time to candidates SALEM-Salem Access Television(SATV)will offer candi- dates seeking public office the chance to appear on cable channel 15 for up to 10 minutes and to place a candidate an- nouncement on the channel's community bulletin board. A candidate orientation will be held on Thursday,Aug. 14, at 7 , p.m.at SATV,285 Derby St.The one hour meeting will orient can- didates to the facilities and assist them with the format of their local access television appearance.Any registered candidate may take advantage ,f free television twice during the political season, once before the primary and if the candidate is nominated, once again before the general election.Those candidates who are unchal- lenged for their seats will have the same two opportunities as those in the primary elect n. Candidates will be allowed to produce a video message of up to 10 minutes in length at the SATV center.For more information,call Robert Mint,executive director,740-9432. Neighborhood group meets Thursday SALEM-The North River Neighborhood Association will meet f ° on Thursday,Aug.14,at 7:30 p.m.in the conference room above thea 1� y 3- registration desk at the Clipper Ship Inn on Bridge Street. The y group will review its meeting with City Councilor Regina Flynn r" L 1, and address neighborhood concerns.All are welcome. Gx i A" Class of 1977 plans reunion ;` , L SALEM-Salem High School class of 1977 will hold its 20th class } ` - pan w News staff photo/Kirk R.Williamson reunion on Aug.23 from 7 p.m.to midnight at Kings Grant hm in Danvers.The evening will feature a dinner buffet,dancing and cash The Young Dance Company of America performs for a large crowd at bar.The deadline for tickets is Monday,Aug.18.For tickets or more the Salem Willows shell as part of the Heritage Days annual show. information,call Mary Barton Butler,class treasurer,at 7458682. Birth f Salem keeps with tradition; Germano-Born at Salem Hospital,July 29, a son,Anthony 7 � ? chowderfest, concert is tonight Logan, to Anthony and Rose Germano of 25 Varney St., Salem. , Grandparents are Paula Burnham of Lynn, Ann Sylvester of �s� T Salem and Susan and George Germano of Peabody.Great-grand- SALEM-Heritage Days continues Common. father is John Sylvester of Middleton. tonight with a longtime tradition,the 7-9 p.m.-Air Force Band of Lib- annual chowderfest on Salem erty concert, Salem Willows Shell. Common. Eight area restaurants will Real estate transfers be cooking up Wednesday,Aug.13 Deeds for July 1997 Heritage their finest 6-7:30 p.m.-Ice Cream Scooper Catherine R.Dalby wski 16-18 Andrew SL LLB $1051000 David M.Sherman Days chowder to serve, Bowl,Salem Common. David A Aulson 5 Beach ont Road $188,000 Am C.Burgess and for$3 you can 7 p.m. - Bob Bachelder & the RobertS.Allen 5 Beckford St. $1511000 Peter D.Camiceni sample all of them. No winner will be Totem Pole Big Band, Salem Wil- Michael J.Bowden 50 Belleview Ave. $173,000 Rob-.rtL Millard announced this year,but participants lows Shell. John A.Marino 54 Belleview Ave. $168250 Robert M.Gibeley can judge for themselves.Participants 6-7:30 pnL-United Hot Air Bal- Linda M.Magee 6 BradfoN Si. $194,500 James L Ga include the Chase House,Derby Fish loon,tethered rides,Salem Common. Alex ccopans Buena vista Avenue $172,000 Arlene Levin x . and Lobster, Nathaniel's,Nick's Fire nday Anne Marie Sobutka 44 Cedar St. $163,500 Robert W.Dunlay II `�` house and the CrackRockers Reore Dry Dock,all Bost parade Is noted Ching Lok Yong 20 Central St.LL209 $87,500 Raymond Young of Salem; Crackers Restaurant and The calendar printed by this Norman K Auchtedonie 11-17 Church St.U-101 $118,000 Marjorie Liebsdi Seasons Deli, both of Beverly; and year's Heritage Days Committee Andrea E Zakin 11 Church St.LL201 $147,500 Joan A.Gladstone Legal Seafood of Peabody. lists the wrong date for the Friend- John S.Robinson 18 Conant St. $118,750 James F.Crowley Jr. News photo/Nancy Shackleton A concert by the Air Force Band of ship Flotilla and Boat Parade. Sean K.Young 5Derby Square 1.1-1 $100,000 Robert Gauthier Trust Ginny Marquis of Danvers leads crowd through line danc- Liberty will follow at Salem Willows. The boat parade will be held Jenne Cantwell 5-7 Derby St U-4 $119,500 williamd.Willis nl in steps during Denim & Diamonds county dance and Admission is free. Sunday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. Best g P g Y views will be from Derby and Cen- sharynVallante 3D Dewey DriveUl $124,900 Theresa N.McGrath lessons at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Salem Monday Tuesday,Aug. 12 tral wharves, where judging will Dimitri Zachariadis 6Durkin Road $85,000 Deiulis PrOR Llc. night, one of the Heritage Days activities. 5:30-7 pm.-Chowderfest, Salem take place. Marie A Brescia 48 Essex St.U-7 $77,000 Richard M.Sousa Catherine M Lukas 373 Essex St $295,000 Donald L Hodgman Robyn A Veruti 394 Essex St.U-1 $78,500 Ira Josephson Timothy G Healy 396 Essex St.U-2 $142,200 Andrea E Wolga 7•C put • BonsK Kagan 16 Flint SC Cd. $77,000 BetteHawthorne Nom.wing Trust DOE 's pR.it to sleep after mauling owner Boris Kagan 16 Flying Ck!Ln LL104b $147,000 Bette Sutter Living Twt l.J {� LJ Maryann MCunin 33-35 Forrester SL U-2 $118,000 PanelaLKasod Bing See Szeto 177 Fort Ave. $164,843 KS.Yee Entrp.Inc. ' Wharf Street Rlty Trust 7 Grand Turk Wy.U-1-100$100,000 Cynthia Cronkhite By TOM DALTON vere dog bites to both forearms on (the dog) or somehow star- transported to New England Keith ANadeau 11GreerilawnAve. $179,000 JosephJ.zukas News staff and his left leg," according to tled it. It just turned on him." Veterinary Clinic on Highland John Dares 39Greenway Road $14x900 Lucy T.Pesama police. Peabody police officers An- where, at the request of the Barry R.Mugnane 5Griswold Drive U-13C $119,000 Peter C.Parent SALEM - A local man was He was attacked about 9:30 drew Dacy and John Anderson owner, Burkacki's wife, it was Yancy S.Lent 12 Grove St $163,000 Russell R Thatcher taken to Salem Hospital with p.m. Sunday by the family dog, responded to the scene and put to sleep. IoM T.Leclerc 32 Hazel St. $109,000 Mark E Buckley serious injuries after being at- a 50-pound Chow,when he went called in Famico, the dog of- A Chow is of Chinese origin TYrnothy Frazer 6 Hibernia Lane LL110a $157,250 Coleman Greene tacked in his back yard by his into the back yard. ficer. and was once used to guard Christine L Wyrocki 46-481-lighladave. $139,900 Robert W.Turner Trust own dog. "Apparently, he went out to When Famico was unable to river boats or pull carts, ac- Ralph W.Cornell 106Highland Ave. $1301000 106HighlaMAve.Trust Edward Burkaeki, ,58, of 20 smoke his pipe," said Animal control the dog, he used a dart cording to Famico. Scott EKens 1168 Highland!Ave.U-E $118.000 Elmer T.Mitchell Leavitt St., was taken to the Control Officer Don Famico. gun to tranquilize it. The dog will be tested for ra- MatthewMBurbank 9HollySt. $165,000 Irene AHiggins hospital Sunday night with"se- "We're not sure if he stepped The male dog, Theo, was bies at a state laboratory. Timothy Marina 263Jefferson Ave. $109,000 Edward Bradstreet Ellen M.Finn 255 Lafayette St U-5 $81,500 Margaret E Tipton Anthony Zietman 395 Lafayette SC $561.500 Ian P.Moss Donald ATierneault 15 indenAv $172,500 Terry .A.Nolet Swag Residents still fighting PaficeM Tierney 15 Linden Ave. $366,313 Joseph B,Mage g g Armed robber gets prison term Richard G Melanson 96 Linden SL $1501000 Joseph a Melanson Julies Lewin 18 Longfellow23 Loring Lace 0504$160000 Yiace K.Katsiris to leave historic district for hold-up of Salem gas station James Bergeron 123 Loring Ave. $55,000 Grace B.Riley Mary J.Rainone Maple Avenue $157,000 Judith A Poliuotti By TOM CLARK out a knife and hopped over the Susan Shearstone 23 Marion Road Ll $120,200 George a Lamkin By GREGORY LIAKOS Harrington Court sits on the News staff counter. He took money from a John F.McLaolin 26 Memorial Drive $122.000 CecileL Welch News staff edge of the district, and residents cash register while waving the Gwendolyn L Rosevnord 11 N Pine St.U6 $127.000 Emanon Trust say the four modest houses there SALEM - A 26-year-old knife at two store employees. Harvey F.Polonsky N/AU-A $169,000 Lawrence E Ebbs Jr. SALEM-Homeowners on Har- really don't fit in with the Feder- Salem man was sentenced to The robbery, she said, was cap- Pail F.Contracts N/A 0C $140,000 Russell J.Gerasimou rington Court will keep up their alist homes that define it. state prison yesterday after he tured on the store's video Peter R.ShnWnan N/AU-14 $360,000 Carol V.Cote fight to secede from the city's his- Homeowners like Lussier no pleaded guilty in Superior Court camera Ruth S.woods N/A 0205 $71.000 Norton P.Halber toric district despite a consultant's longer want to be required to go to to the armed robbery of a Canal Sherry was tracked to a N Shore Mad.Ctr.Inc. N/A U-2D6 $42,500 Frank J.Straccia call for them to stay in. the Historical Commission for ap- Street gas station. nearby rooming house.A sweat- N.shore Med.Ctr.Im N/A U-210 $42,500 Frank J.Straccia Harrington Court resident proval every time they want to put Judge Diane Kottmyer sen- shirt found near him was identi- NicoleJ.Lepartre N/AU-37a $118,000 John A.Bull Pamela Lussier said she and her up a fence, paint their houses or tenced Christopher P. Sherry of fied by the store clerks as being Robert MTrudeau N/A 0602 $15z000 Edward P.McMatonlr. neighbors will attend an upcoming do other external work on their 29 Hancock St.to 4 to 6 years in similar to the one worn by the Erin M.Arroyo N/A U-85c $129,000 Stephen M.eisson City Council meeting on the houses. the state prison at Cedar Junc- robber.Police also found money Michael P.Daly 181 North St.U-112 $95,000 Harry T.Mmatter in September.The council Forbes, though, said the city tion in Walpole. in Sherry's pockets, Curran William 8,Johnson 12 Osgood St. $107,600 12 Osgood Realty Trust is scheduled to discuss preserva- should take a long-term view of Sherry, a Hamilton-Wenham said. Craig Boudreau 21 Parallel St $147,000 21 Parallel St.Real.Trust tion expert Anne McCarthy the district and not bow to the High School drop-out, pleaded Curran said Sherry subse- William P.Szllney 7 Phelps St. $182.000 Thomas L Guidi Forbes'report and whether to vote wishes of a few homeowners who guilty to robbing the Best Petro- quently confessed to the rob- John M.Rooney 44 Phillips St. $130.000 Scott J.Englehardt to allow tiny Harrington Court to may not be there 10 or 20 years leum gas station at 145 Canal St. bery. Michael E McManus 13 Pici nan SC $175,000 13 Picpnal St.Rlty Trust pull out of the district. from now. on March 1. Sherry's lawyer, Richard Vi- David R Fourier i- DavieRFourier 22PicWnan St, $120.000 Jan F.McLaughlin "It still has to be discussed," The one Harrington Court resi- Assistant District Attorney tali,said Sherry wanted to plead Janie B.Jaras 68 Pierpont St. $144,000 Carole L.Sidlauskas said Lussier. "We're going to fi- dent who wants to stay in the dis- Jean Curran said Sherry first guilty to put these matters be- Deborah A Dalessandro 35 Pleasant St. $317,500 Frederick Richard nally have our say." . trict, David Gannon III, went be- entered the store to buy ciga- hind him and to get treatment James ECrowley Jr. 1 Salem Road $167,000 Neil E Brennan Ward 2 Councilor Regina Flynn fore the Historical Commission rettes,then came back in,pulled for problems with alcohol. Thomas H.Murphy 10 Settlers Way LL10 $181,550 Robert E Abraham said she hasn't decided whether to Aug.6 for approval for plans.for a Karen M Coyieilo 2D Spruance way U_-_3_6d $124,000 Jeffrey E.Freedman ask for a vote on the matter. But satellite dish,fence and other work Vincent Dibiase Inc. Station Road Ext $275,000 Dibase Corp. Flynn, who represents the neigh- on his property. Kathleen F.Obi 3-5 Sumner Road $133,900 Michael R.Conner borhood,said she'll probably stand The commission said the satel- Salem Pop Warner Football I Cheerleading DavidLNanan 8Vale st $126.000 WdeamFGreenJr. by Forbes'conclusions an a report lite dish can't be visible from the Arthur R Bates III 4 Vista Ave. $202.000 Michael W.White released earlier this month. street,and also told him he had to James E Gaull 23 Warren St. $260,000 Deborah Dalessadro Forbes said she "found no justi- paint his planned chain link fence �. The Season Is Here^� Scott F.Sneddon 38 Washington Surae $285,000 Brian E Wehmng fication for the removal of Har- black. J.Charles Germain 92washingtonsg u-1 $325,500 BromwellRFTrust rington Court from the Historic Football/Cheerleading registrations are now being John P.Voss 70 Washington SC LJ-5c $50,000 Joyce E.Levenson District,short of the fact that a ma- accepted for ages 7-15. Cath Chant Bur.Archdiocese 280 Washington St$67,500 Mark R.Petit Jority of the present owners desire Making home life easy Yahutla S.Ben r.AAtar. 33 Weatherly 280 Washington onSo33 $67,000 PatriciaemitGrosser 1t." FOOTBALL - Salem High School (practice field) The council must approve any At Home Tues. through Fri. 5:30-7:30 m. Jamest-Montanari 1l west circle $178,000 Sharyn R Vallante g r p• changes to the city's .renowned Stephen J.Mnroe 71 Whalers Lane U-A $166,690 Mariner Devel.Corp. McIntire District, which was cre- Especially looking for ages 11-15. Wharf Street Realty Trust 80B Wharf St U-2 $90,000 Paul A Phillips ated in 1961 and includes more Every Wednesday in the News David E Tausch 14 Wheatland St $176,oDo Marcel R Nadeau than 400 properties around CHEERLEADING - Salem Common Martha D.Porter 22 Williams SC $146,500 David J.Britton Chestnut, Essex and Federalcs r Tues. through Thurs., 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Raymad R.Laplante Baker Road $17,000 William AFowla streets. PA Frisco Inc.Beach Road $38,000 Linda S.Leffler r ' ` PRICES: TODAY'S SPECIAL $100 for one child/ $50 with volunteer work Chicken Wing,ChickenC $150 for family/$75 with volunteer work Bringing the SEPTEMBER FinRangoon&ele Re ,m, iedRce $3 Also looking for:Cheerleading Coaches North Shore Together EMERGENCY MEDICAL T Inquire at Salem Common ......................... 'TECHNICIAN COURSE CHINESE STYLE Tues. through Thurs. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. wdh ( shellg)� (Reg.110") The Salem SALEM "� " �25Purchase Equipment Manager also needed. LIMIT 1 FREE LOBSTER percoupon Inquire at Salem High School (practice field) EVENING NEwo CALL 744-7308 LIll1 FREE LOBSTER Tues. through Fri. 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Expires B,hfi5] C4 Tuesday,August 12,1997 The Evening News, Salem,Mass. Danvers Danvers in brief Cahlevision offers Cable Camp for Kids r DANVERS-Cablevision channel 54 invites third-through fifth-grade students from Danvers to participate in Cable Camp f for Kids. Cable Camp will be held Monday,Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. until noon. Kids will learn about television production, including the operation of a camcorder, and will produce their own program for broadcast on Cable- vison Community Television, channel 54. Space is limited. Ad- st F vanced registration is necessary. Call Kam Kubiniec Dunn at , fix 777-7329. d . Center hosts single-parenting seminar r DANVERS-The ongoing single-parenting program spon- sored by the Family Practice Center at the Hunt Center will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 2,from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration is II - • m x . required. Some of the topics to be addressed include the challenges of being a single parent,demands of work schedules, child care is- " sues and financial concerns. _.r"•' The informal discussion group will be facilitated by Lorraine Drapek,RN,MSN,from the Family Practice Center. This free meeting will be held at the Family Practice Center, 75 Lindall St., Danvers. To register, call the Community Rela- tions Department at Beverly Hospital at 9223000,Ext.2480. On campus Amanda Baker and Payal Khattak, both of Danvers, received bachelor of science degrees from Bentley College, Waltham. News staff photo./Peter DeMarco Baker received her degree in marketing and Khattak received Warm-weather hooka Two Danvers Youth Hockey players, Robbie Conway, right, and James Devaney sell his in finance. y raffle tickets last Friday outside Murphy's Fruit in Danvers Square in the hot sun. Thomas J. Brennan, Michael Anthony Sciucco and Richard A. Stoney, all of Danvers, were awarded bachelor's degrees from Springfield College. Andrea Roberts, a Dartmouth College sophomore from Dan- vers, has been cited for outstanding work in a course geog- raphy. 33 She is the daughter of Eduardo and Cynthia Roberts.e (,�, David M. Abbott of Danvers was named to the dean's list at Franklin Pierce College. He is a business major and a member of the class of 1999. By CYNTHIA GARBER - Shannon McKinnon and Johanna Saratora,both of Danvers,re- News staff ceived bachelor's degrees from Stonehill College in Easton. ? P , Saratora graduated surhma cum laude. DANVERS-It took hundreds of 4 + letters and 33 years but a Danvers woman and her English pen pal Real estate transfers have finally met. ' For ane 1997 Dianne Rice and Vera Sullen, both 51,were high school juniors Daniel P.Corbett Andover Street $130,000 AmMGreen when they first began their coria- Eugene E Cavalieri 240 Andover SL $170,000 Veronica Drive Trust Rocco Annese Jr. 344 Andover St $140,000 Daniel P.Corbett spondence. "I wanted a pen pal who could Gadd D.arrett C.Bums 211 CentRender 4 re St. $195.000 Robert R.N.Bart l write English so I invested 25 cents - ;, ,,.,� est. $18s.000 Elizabeth N.Barton and got a list of English pen pals. Elaine C.Lee 16 Collins St. $150.000 Jean E Owner u ' ` Marc A.Lapointe 8Crestline Circle $219,500 OrmondW. That's how I begam writing to Vera. Locke Trust Robert Taylor S Drury Lane $184600 avira 1.Bettemourt It was worth the money,"said RICE. JT, Karen M McCarthy 79 Elliott St. $13,800 Michael P.Kwantais After years of planning, the pair Brian R Flym 37 Forest St. $159,900 Mark Crawford finally met last Monday night when Frederick N.Amaro 5 Garfield Ave. $153,500 Mary G.Roberts Sullen arrived at.Logan Airport for 4' a two-week stay.. Bullen said she Susan M.Limoges 5 Hembck St. $169,900 Ronald A Ciooca Matthew A Sbriglia 150 Hoban St. $166.000 Steven E.Gorman was excited at the thought of finally meeting her pen pal.But, she said, Edward F.Niland Jr. 8 Milton Road $165,000 Richard A.Lord --y' she was nervous too, since it was ° _ y Richard G.Lynch Jr. N/A u-s $173s00 Joel F.sermon her first trip on an airplane. Michael 1.Conway 15 Neal Road $252500 Stephen A.Willlamson At rinse, the friends didn't recog- nize Ronald J.Geist 84 North St. $175,1100 David S.Feniero one another. I Alexis M.Decker 107 North St. $185,000 Paul Mahams Since the only picture I had of Beech Tree Realty Trust 250 North St.t}A-7 $1151000 Richard Dlorio Vera was when she was in junior Barbara J.Griffin 9 Oak St. $163.000 Robin K.Daly high,I knew I would have trouble.I Herbert Fish 28 Rte SL lM $83.300 Pure St.ReattTrust English pan r z 1 r x y work for Eastern Propane so I sent Katlaw L.Countie 50 Pine St. $180,000 John J.Kowalski her an E h Pro a jacket and •'� = Mitchell A Gordon 4Poplar St. $186,000 Margaret L.Donovan wore one myself. I figured we'd Lyme SL Realty Trust Riding Club Est. $235.000 Rising club ire. know each other by our jackets," J, Am Marie Long 6 Rowell Road $236,000 John F.Kennedy said Rice. Frederick M.Driscoll SO Ryan Road $205,000 Dam C.Lee There was only one problem.It Jean M.Buckley 57 Sylvan St.U-SF $70,000 Leah LHeffernan was So hot that Bullen never Brian P.King 20 Wemam SC $146,000 Kevin Jones donned her jacket. StephenA-Williamson 4 West St. $377,500 Art Realty Trust "We were racing all around the News staff photo/Jonathon M.Whitmore Stephen I Amyony 23 Whipple St. $215,000 William R.Gallent airport looking for each other," Diane Rlce, left, of Danvers and her pen pal of 30 years, Vera Bullen of England, look through some of Andover Equity Dev.Inc.Apple Street $220,000 Howard V.Redgate Trust said Rice with a laugh. the letters they have written to each other. They met face-to-face for the first time last weekend. I never expected to have all this For July 1997 pandemonium," Bullen confessed. been active on the company Builen, who lives in the country in houses around here, they look so Kazuhiro Morimoto 15 Abington Road U15 $170,000 Kelconcross Realty Trust "But once we finally did met,it was bowling and softball teams. Now, the north of England where malls lovely and I can't believe how the UndaEFracullo 81 Abington Road LJ-81 $180,000 Frank H.Brown as if we had always known each with her own elderly parents plan- are nonexistent. traffic lights are all hanging on ca- Dayton St.Dev.Corp.C 20 Anne Drive $85.000 Anne Mscisz Trust other.We found out we are kindred ning to return from Florida, she is Plans also call for toms of Salem, bles in the middle of the street I've Join C.Figueiredo 20 Anne Drive $150,000 Dayton SC Dee Corp, spirits and have a lot in common." eying the purchase of a house Boston and, interestingly, of never seen anything like them," Jullec.Stanton 5Auburn st. $177,000 John T.Hostennan Both love animals and have res- where all three can live comfort- Building 19. she said. John E Croteau 26 Bayview Ave. $207,900 Steven a Ossoff cued many a stray. Neither ever ably. As far as American food is con- In fact,everything seems"bigger Timothy M.Hodgkins 23 Beacon St. $163,000 Eugene J.Pelletier married, although Bullen admits As the two women relaxed at corned, Bullen gives both quantity and faster"to Bullen. Samuel Haddad 10 Burley Fan Road $190,000 Joyce A Lyon she has come close a few times. Rice's mobile home in Shady Oak and quality high marks. She calls "I even took a look at some of Eugene F.Langan 6 Burley St. $1621100 James N Gaspermi Bullen remained at home outside of Park,they talked about what they American ice cream "the best." those stretch limos and couldn't be- William R.Sullivan 83 Centre St. $190,500 Catherine Putnam Trust Liverpool, England,to care for her had seen so far and what they But,as she shared some"Southport lieve them,"she said. Elaine S.McLean 122 centre St. $165,000 Andrea H.Stone elderly parents and help work the planned to do during the rest of Humbugs"(English Toffee)she was Police officers in the United Thomas Mom 54 Chase st $173,000 David E Skorruski family farm.Now that her parents Bullion's"fortnight in the states." not shy to say that Americans can't States carry guns. That, said Catherine A Aro 122 Collins St $155,000 Eva D.Thenault have(lied, Bullen is employed as a `5o far, we have been to the Re- make toffee as well as the English. Bullen, is unheard of in England Marriot Sm Lvng.Sy.Inc.220 Conant St $550,000 Anne M.Bushby "carer"in a nursing home. becca Nurse House in Danvers and Bullen was also impressed by the although she was quick to admit Marriot Sm.Lvng.Sv.Inc.228 Conant St. $725,000 Timothy Ford Rice has spent.her entire career to the Northshore Mall and that American infrastructure. that,like here,crime is becoming a Harry T.Mundy 18 Donegal circle $199,900 cloutman Family Trust at Eastern Proparre where she has place was amazing to me," said "I just love some of the old problem. Build All Realty Trust 4 Drunnlord Ct $150,000 D.Chase Const Corp. Andrew M.Chase 7 Drummond Court $100,000 D.Chase Const.Corp ThomasM. ChnstrinM 3e20 Lam $350,000 NTCC ancy L l Estate Dev.Corp. Tara's workers await hotel sale all-out Church of Christ in Melrose 20 Endicott SL $139,000 Nancy L Cloutier Arthur J.Murphy 1 Fairview St. $100,000 Frank 0.Goodwin Varus J.Blaus 4 Gates St. $154,500 Matthew J.Guerrero Stephen crugnale 21 Glendale Road $173,000 Mice Nylund Est By.PETER DeMARCO "Those kind of questions will all be employees,presumably to discuss if we can turn them around," she Joseph W.Elwell 149 High St. $254000 Henry J.Stanford News staff answered with a little more time.We the direction its new owners want said. Kelley I Schevis Jr. 156 Holten SL $177.000 Wardell Esty just made the(purchase)announce- the hotel to head. As part of the deal,Starwood also Monica L.Tipert 32 Hyde St. $146,000 Barbara Ballantyne DANVERS-A Phoenix-based ment on Friday,"said Debi Ford,di- Amico could not be reached for is purchasing the Colonial Hilton Walter A.Johnson 4Innis Drive $230,000 Rose Belli hotel giant,Starwood Lodging Trust, Lector of corporate communications comment and Resort to Lynnfleld.With Flat- Richard G.Belli 15 Lafayette Ave.U-B-2 $60.000 Richard A.Medico Jr. is closing a$470(million deal to pur- and investor relations for Starwood. Most major decisions about Tara's ley's 15 hotels,Starwood will own ap Constance D.Lorente 15 Lafayette Ave.U-0E $72900 Patricia shauffer chase Tara's Fer-ncroft Conference "The normal game plan is to try to future,such as what its niche in the proximately 120 operations, in- Kristin D.Moses 68 Lawrence St. $225,000 David Bova Resort and 14 other hotels from maintain and keep as many original market should be and whether reno- eluding most of the Boston Park Richard J.Parker Lindell Street $310,000 Judith R.Lapim owner Thomas Fllatley. employees as possible," she added. vations are necessary,won't be made Plaza Hotel. Its portfolio includes Dana Chase Locust Street $250,000 Jane P.Potter The hotel's 100 stlmmer employees "But(it is)also to improve perfor- until the purchaseis finalized,Ford hotel franchises such as Marriott, Tali Bloom Locust street $136.000 Dana a chase and 250 year-round employees have mance,and we have to see how to do said. That should happen in Sep- Westin, Hilton,Sheraton,and Best William R.Oisciullo 52 Locust St. $152000 Frances Moss yet to near haw the deal affects them. that best" tember. Western. LL.Realty Trust 498 Locust St $150,000 Dana A.Chase So far,no one knows if there will be Starwood executives are sched- "Our long-term corporate strategy Starwood officials said it was Rete Pelletier 4 MCDewell Ave.U3 $32500 Philip Hyland staff reductions, increases,replace- uled to be in Danvers on Thursday to is to go into areas and acquire prop- easier to purchase hotels in New Joseph Serino 17 Min St $167,000 Antonio Montalbano ments or just the status quo once tour the 367-room hotel.On Friday, erty at(a discount).We focus on im- England, as well as one in New Jill K.O'Leary 22 Mal St. $1721100 Join Horton new management takes over in Sep- hotel manager Tony Amico is provements in the operation, im- Jersey,from Flatley than breaking Arlene Levin N/A U84 $175,000 Demers savings Bank tember. holding a staff meeting for all hotel provements in performance.We see into the market with new buildings. Esa Zero Five Seven Six Newbury Street $1,300,000 Leonard J.Nangle Janet A Nickerson 10 Oak St $240,000 Bruce C.Ocko North Shore Jay C.Wessell 16 Patricia Road $176,000 Richard C.Wessell Linda M.Corsetti 28 Pine St.ll-7 $83,300 Pine St.Realty Trust Andrew 1.King 162 Pine SL $186.000 Walter A Johnson Steven B Ossoff 2 Riding Club Lane $360.000 Poo Players Realty Trust Thomas D.Opie 24 River id St. $131,900 Barbara A.Gates Women feel excluded at recent Seabrook softball game Dale ATheberge 52 Riverside St. $225,000 Michael Riebesehl Ronald J.Scimone 19 Riverview Ave. $180,000 Casandra Cuzner By SIERRA BLACK The two women said they had self a competent athlete. have played in past years. David E Skon eski 6 Scarlet Lane $245.000 rhncthy F.Stanton Essex County Newspapers signed up to play,and were told that While Center and Donnelly felt ex- . This year,there was a movement Rebekah F.Taube 21 School St. $46,000 G.M.Rigby Inc. they couldn't,because it was a men's cluded,the Seabrook Old Home Days to make the event co-ed, which Charles R.Cahill 21 School St. $57,000 Rebekah F Taube SEABROOK-Several women tournament coordinators felt quite differently would require both male and female Christopher Ruth 27 School St. $168,000 Denise M.Lee became upset recently over the Old Donnelly and Center said they about the situation. players on both teams.That move- Chester J.Dembowski 11 summer St. $249.000 Chester J Dembowski Home Day's softball tournament were outraged at what they saw as an Derek Griggs, John A Reppas 9 Surrey Lane $380.000 Charles Spyropoulos ea Seabrook who is cans was defeated,Griggs said,ick held here. ad of discrimination against women. ation Department employee w,ho is cause the organizers wanted to stick 11 Sylvan St.Rlty Trust 11 Sylvan St. $175,000 Mary Bittner Family Trust Kathe Donnelly and Darlene "As women, it's kind of de- coordinating the softball tourna- with tradition.However,Griggs also Kenneth A Thornton 132 Sylvan SL $180.000 Linda M.Lundgren Center were angry over the fact that meaning to have something thrown ment,said that while it is advertised said that he was still waiting for the Bruce C.Ocko 4 Thorpe circle $341,000 Chester J.Deutbowski the tournament was advertised as a at you like that,"Donnelly said. as a men's tournament, he would last team roster to come in,and ex- Dominique M Gabriel 33 Water SU U-22 $144,500 Joanne Mendes men's sporting event,and no coral- 'Center felt it was doubly de- never turn away female players. pected that it would include some fe- Frederickl.Fawcett Apple Street $5,400 Danielle Swanson lacy event was offered for women. meaning because she considers her- Griggs said that,several women male players. i T _..-