Public Comment #7Robert and Denise Guest
11 Marsh Lane
Hyannis, Ma 02601
May 16, 2022
Nancy Clark
Chair Barnstable Historical Commission
367 Main Street
Hyannis, Ma. 02601
Dear Nancy Clark:
I am currently a neighbor of Bill and Sherry Lawson who reside at 133 Gosnold St. They recently
appeared before this board to request approval to demolish their property and replace it with a
more updated and efficient building that better suits their lifesty le. The new design appears to
coincide with a more traditional cape style ranch that exist in this neighborhood. They were initially
refused this request because of the historical nature of the existing building.
I did watch the video of your meeting with the Lawsons. The only historic reference made to this
property was its age. It is my contention that there are more significant criteria which should have
been considered to determine if this property is truly historic. I believe the following should have
been considered but were never mentioned.
It’s connected to significant, historical events
It’s connected to the lives of significant individuals
It’s considered an embodiment of a particular master or historic style
It has provided or is likely to provide important historical information
I did not hear any of these items discussed during the meeting and I do not believe any of these
conditions were met as they pertain to th eir property. I request you reconsider your decision and
allow the Lawsons to move forward with their request to tear down and rebuild on their property
site.
Respectfully,
Robert and Denise Guest