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Commission discusses unified historic-district signage and 250th markers; DAR seeks city participation
Summary
The commission discussed creating a consistent program of historic-district street signs and entrance/welcome signs, plans for 250th-anniversary markers, and a DAR request to meet on Belgrove Square marker logistics and ordering.
Commissioners discussed a multi-part signage program for the Westminster Historic District, including uniform historic street signs, entrance/welcome signs, and commemorative markers for the city's upcoming 250th anniversary. Staff and commissioners reviewed existing brown historic signs around town and debated whether to use matching brackets along Main Street, add an emblem or date ("1764") for the original core, or keep a simpler, uniform design.
Staff reported they had identified one existing historic sign at North Church and Main and suggested the commission consider a single consistent style for continuity. Commissioners proposed concentrating decorative brackets and special markers along Main Street, the historic corridor, while using simpler brown signs on cross streets.
The commission also discussed the William G. Pomeroy-style historic markers (referred to in the transcript as "markers") and a request from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to meet with city representatives to finalize an address and logistics. The DAR said supply-chain timing meant they would order once the city provided a delivery address and preferred event dates; two potential dates for a public reception were proposed (Sept. 20 or 21).
Members also considered outreach and placement logistics: physically visiting proposed sites for the entrance signs, coordinating with Public Works about site prep, and confirming whether signs would be installed before the end of the fiscal year. Staff said the city is exempt from certain sign regulations for government-placed historic markers and wayfinding.
Commissioners discussed related items including a proclamation for Preservation Month (noted as completed), a Liberty Tree plaque, and possible homeowner participation for 250th commemorative plaques; staff said the plaque program would likely be a next-fiscal-year activity and that homeowners would be surveyed before ordering.
No final vendor awards or binding orders were recorded at the meeting; staff said they will coordinate site visits, finalize the order address for the DAR marker, and move the entrance/welcome sign procurement forward for council consideration.
