The meeting was called to order on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2006 a 7:30 pm in the Wilton Public Library. Present were Michael Dell’Orto, Corinne Blagbrough, Phyllis Tallarico, Richard Rockwood and Nancy Clark.

The August minutes were read and accepted. The treasurer reported no change in the balance since the last report in August.

Old business was revisited. In the matter of informational historic signs, decisions have yet to be made about where to erect them. In some instances where private land are thought to be the preferred placements sites, individual property owners have to be consulted. Abuttors need to be conferred with, as well. Then, the introduction of an exterior staircase at Four Corners Farm was discussed. According to the terms of the easement, the town must be notified before such changes are made, as was not the case here. After an inspection by Heritage Commission to determine whether the new staircase conforms to appropriate design standards, a letter will be drafted and sent to remind the owner of the terms of the easement.

Raising new business, Michael presented a letter from the NRPC (Nashua Regional Planning Commission) asking the Heritage Commission for input on downtown sidewalks. (Michael noted that the letter had been sent in May but only recently received by him.) Michael has written back to say that the HC wants to keep an eye on the project, noting our particular interest in preserving the dummy and maintaining the look and integrity of such existing structures as the Town Hall and the Color Shop. To date, no plans exist for the downtown redesign but the HC will wish to be included at the appropriate time.

Corinne asked whether the HC would consider sponsoring a session for landowners to explain to them the benefits of conservation easements. It was decided that this was more in the Conservation Commission’s purview and indeed, something along those lines may be in the works, but the HC will remind them of our interest.

Phyllis, concerned about Wilton’s disappearing heritage, brought photographs of the 1830 brick farmhouse on Heald Road. Abandoned and left to decay for fifty years, the house has lately and at last been dismantled for the bricks and is now fallen and beyond rescuing. It was a dwelling of particular character and distinction, and the Heritage regrets its passing from the scene.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15.

Respectfully submitted, Nancy Clark, Secretary