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CANTON CONSERVATION COMMISSION JULY 2, 2003 REGULAR MEETING Attendance: Ed Lynch, Chairman, John Friel, Vice-Chairman, Bob Doe, Treasurer, Jan Hagan, Clerk, David McLelland, Bob Burr Absent: John Burke Conservation Agent: Robert Murphy Recording Secretary: Joanne Crowley The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 7:00PM at Pequitside Farm, Canton, Massachusetts. GENERAL BUSINESS - FRIENDS OF THE LITTLE RED HOUSE Wally Gibbs, Chairman of the Historical Commission and George Comeau, (also a member of the Historical Commission) President of the Friends of the Little Red House Corporation, attended the meeting. Mr. Gibbs outlined their plan to stabilize and restore the building. Architect is Roger Taylor Panek. Bids have been solicited for the initial work of stabilizing the building and restoring the alarm system. One bid has been received for $6,700; two others are forthcoming. He has applied to the Blue Hills Regional School asking that they take this on as a project. Their decision is pending. A fund has been established and Bob Murphy, Conservation Agent is responsible for obtaining the first donation. George Comeau, President of the Little Red House Corporation explained that the previous Corporation has been disbanded by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and a new one established. This non-profit Corporation will allow the solicitation of donations. A letter was presented to Bob Murphy expressing gratitude for his help in this project. Bob Doe expressed concern that the project not be abandoned in the future. Mr. Comeau reassured the Commission that establishing a use for the building would insure its future. A walk-through will be held on Saturday, July 19th, from 9:00AM to Noon. No access to the inside of the building will be allowed, but volunteers will work at cleaning up the surrounding area Donations to the project may be sent to "Friends of the Little Red House" do Mr. Comeau at 225 Sherman Street. Chairman Lynch thanked Mr. Gibbs and Mr. Comeau for their report.